US EditionKevin McKenna: Pope Leo is the first American pontiff, but Trump should not celebrate
- Cardinals elected Robert Francis Prevost from the United States as Pope Leo XIV on the second day of conclave at the Vatican in May 2025.
- The conclave followed the death of Pope Francis on April 25, 2025, who passed away from complications including stroke and heart failure.
- Prevost, 69, is a missionary and canon law expert with extensive experience in Peru and is known for cautious views on LGBTQ issues and gender studies.
- The new pope secured at least 87 votes from 133 voting cardinals and gave a Spanish blessing, stating “Evil will not prevail” in his first public appearance.
- As the first American pope, Prevost’s election signals continuity with Francis but invites scrutiny on his stance toward social issues and relations with U.S. Leadership.
Insights by Ground AI
Does this summary seem wrong?
16 Articles
16 Articles
All
Left
2
Center
2
Right
2
Who is the new pope? His past, LGBTQ views and Gaza stance under the microscope
Robert Francis Prevost, the first American pope, was elected as Leo XIV, succeeding Francis; known for his work in Peru and Vatican reforms, he begins his papacy amid high hopes and lingering controversies
·Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Read Full Article
Coverage Details
Total News Sources16
Leaning Left2Leaning Right2Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution33% Left, 33% Center, 33% Right
Bias Distribution
- 33% of the sources lean Left, 33% of the sources are Center, 33% of the sources lean Right
33% Right
L 33%
C 33%
R 33%
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
