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Today we're talking about the new head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo the 14th.

India launching an airstrike on Pakistan, the U.S. and UK announcing a trade deal outline,

and other top news for Friday, May 9th.

Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pourover today.

Here's your quote of the day. When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news,

my mother would say to me, look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.

Mr. Rogers.

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The new leader of the Catholic Church is the first to hail from the U.S. of A.

After the Sistine Chapel's smoke burned black Wednesday night and Thursday morning, the chimney

finally billowed white around 6 p.m. Vatican time yesterday, meaning the 133 voting cardinals had

chosen the 267th Pope. 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, who chose the papal name Leo the 14th, was born in Chicago

and ordained an Augustinian priest in 1982 before serving as a missionary and eventually a bishop in Peru.

Two years ago, Pope Francis made him a cardinal and brought him to the Vatican to run the office

that selects and manages bishops globally.

In his first statements, given in Italian and Spanish, Pope Leo said, quote,

peace be with you all, gave honor to his predecessor and emphasized the need to build bridges.

The occasion of choosing a new pope is a great opportunity for us to commit to praying for all of our leaders, local and global.

May God grant wisdom to all who lead his people.

1 Timothy 2 1 through 2 says,

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