An American Pope & a New Era for the Church plus Trump’s Trade Win in the UK

The Ben Ferguson Podcast

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🗓️ 9 May 2025

⏱️ 22 minutes

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🕊️ Historic Election of an American Pope

Cardinal Robert Francis Privos of Chicago has been elected as the 267th Pope, marking the first time an American has ascended to the papacy.
President Donald Trump commented on the event, calling it a great honor.
The new Pope emphasized unity, inclusiveness, and peace in his first address.

🇺🇸🇬🇧 US-UK Trade Agreement

President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a new bilateral trade deal.
Key points include:
- Tariff reductions on steel, aluminum, and cars
- Increased agricultural access for US products
- Industrial goods trade enhancements (e.g., Rolls Royce and Boeing)
- Non-tariff barrier reductions
The deal is framed as a precedent-setting agreement for future trade negotiations.

🧪 Undercover Investigation of Planned Parenthood

A sting operation by the group Live Action alleges that Planned Parenthood clinics in several states offered cross-sex hormone treatments to minors with minimal oversight.
The transcript includes audio excerpts from undercover calls.
The segment calls for defunding Planned Parenthood and criticizes the use of taxpayer money.

👮 Operation Restore Justice

A nationwide DOJ and FBI operation targeting child sex predators.
Results:
- 205 arrests
- 115 children rescued
Statements from Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Cash Patel emphasize the administration’s commitment to protecting children.
Notable arrests include law enforcement officers and a former sex offender.

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0:00.0	You're listening to an I-Heart podcast.
0:06.2	History was made as there is a new pope that has been named to lead the Catholic Church.
0:12.0	And this pope is coming from the United States of America.
0:15.8	It was a historic moment as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago has been elected as the 267th Pope
0:24.2	of the Roman Catholic Church. This marks the first time an American is ascended to the papacy.
0:30.0	The announcement was made following the appearance of the white smoke from the 16th chapel,
0:35.4	signaling the successful conclusion of the conclave.
0:39.1	President Donald Trump said this about the big announcement.
0:46.4	What is that?
0:47.4	They've already spoken to us and we'll see what happens.
0:52.0	But again, to have the Pope from the United States
0:56.3	of America, that's a great honor. That's a great honor.
1:01.2	They said, we're watching and they said he's from America. I said, that's great.
1:06.3	Now the Pope in his first address from the balcony of St. Peter's greeted the crowd with
1:12.2	peace be with all of you.
1:14.5	He emphasized themes of unity, inclusiveness, and peace, reflecting a commitment to bridging
1:20.0	divides within the church.
1:22.4	At the end of the day, this is a great day for anyone in the Catholic faith, and certainly a great day when it comes to history,
1:29.9	as President Trump put it, for everyone in this country having the first Pope ever from the United States.
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