Following a historic conclave, a new pontiff has emerged, surprising many, as he was not among the two cardinals widely seen as frontrunners, including one known for his singing abilities that had drawn both praise and criticism. On April 21, 2025, Pope Francis passed away at 88, leaving his position empty in the Vatican and…
When Reba McEntire appeared with her boyfriend at the Academy of Country Music Awards, eagle-eyed fans noticed one specific detail about her look. The red carpet sighting made many believe the couple might be engaged. On May 8, 2025, Reba McEntire attended the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards (ACM) accompanied by her boyfriend, Rex…
Paul Alexander lived a life unlike many others. For the majority of his life, he’s was inside an iron lung, and he was one of the last people in the world still using the respirator which dates back to the 1928. Despite his unusual circumstances, he’s lived an incredibly full life and he’s never accepted…
Buttery popcorn and vaping. The common thread? A toxic chemical legacy that may be leaving young lungs scarred for life. Popcorn lung — the name may be quirky, but the condition it describes is anything but. As brightly colored vape pens and candy-like flavors lure the youth, doctors are seeing a rise in respiratory complications….
Weeks after announcing the death of Pope Francis, Vatican News recently shared the new pontiff’s first words after he was elected as pope. On May 8, 2025, Vatican News published an article announcing the appointment of the new pope. Within their message, they revealed the newly elected pontiff’s first remarks, which he addressed to the…
In this modern era, even popes have a digital footprint. The new pontiff’s unearthed social media posts offer rare insight into his views and reveal moments of clear disagreement with the Trump administration. The smoke has barely cleared from the Vatican chimney, and the newly elected American leader of the Catholic Church is already engulfed…
Pope Leo XIV. Credit: Getty Images The smoke above the Vatican is white. On Thursday evening local time, Robert Francis Prevost, 69, was elected as the new Pope. He took the name Leo XIV, the first Leo in over a hundred years. While Catholics worldwide celebrated him, some were less than happy. On social media,…
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has made history by being elected as the first US-born pontiff. President Donald Trump has shared his reaction to a significant moment in Catholic tradition: the election of a new pope. On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago was announced as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church….
After being elected as the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV greeted crowds in luxurious clothing adorned with gold. Some netizens disapproved of his appearance, especially compared to the attire the late Pope Francis wore at the start of his papacy. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, wore distinct attire when…
Netizens reacted with awe and wonder after learning about a childhood story from the new pope’s brother that predicted Pope Leo’s papacy. John Prevost also shared other details about the pope’s upbringing. During live news coverage centering around the election of the American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, ABC News’ Alex Perez had a chance to…