Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has been named the 266th pope, making history as the first American-born leader of the Catholic Church. Originally from Chicago and an archbishop emeritus of Chiclayo, Peru, he greeted a crowd of 150,000 outside St. Peter’s Basilica with calls for peace, speaking Spanish and Italian. While American identity has raised eyebrows, Leo possesses a global outlook, holding a Peruvian passport and being fluent in multiple languages. His first Mass reflected his moderate stance, advocating for humility within the Church and expressing urgency for its outreach to marginalized communities.
In U.S. political news, Donald Trump is reconsidering tax policy by advocating for a potential hike on the wealthiest citizens to help fund tax cuts for the middle class. He has privately communicated with House Speaker Mike Johnson about closing the carried interest loophole. This shift contradicts his earlier stance against raising taxes, illustrating the complexities House Republicans face as they attempt to pass significant legislation. Tensions exist, particularly with New York Republicans who reject proposed changes to the state and local tax deduction.
Moreover, scientists are closely monitoring Axial Seamount, an underwater volcano off the Oregon coast, which has shown increasing seismic activity suggesting an imminent eruption, projected to occur between now and year-end. Despite the activity, experts assure there is no danger to humans.
Additionally, the FAA announced plans to modernize air traffic control systems in response to rising safety concerns, committing to significant changes within three years, including technological upgrades and the establishment of new control centers.
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