In a groundbreaking event, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, signaling a new era in religious and global politics. Meanwhile, the United States and United Kingdom announce a transformative trade framework aimed at reducing tariffs and boosting economic cooperation. Plus, rising tensions between India and Pakistan prompt urgent diplomatic efforts. Tune in for these stories and more on Simply News Radio.

Sources:

https://www.latimes.com/world-nation/story/2025-05-09/pope-leo-xiv-news

https://abcnews.go.com/US/chicago-reacts-election-citys-pope-leo-xiv/story?id=121623968

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pope-leo-robert-prevost-voting-records-republican-democratic-primaries/

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-05/cardinal-elected-pope-papal-name.html

https://www.vaticannews.va/en/church/news/2025-05/pope-leo-xiv-video-election-step-by-step.html