Friday Briefing: The First American Pope

An American was elected Pope

Robert Prevost was chosen yesterday as the new Pope to lead the 1,400 million Catholics in the world. He took the name Papal Leo XIV and greeted a multitude of followers in the Plaza de San Pedro saying: “La Paz is with you.”

The choice of an American to be a potato was a break of tradition. “In a world that seems upside down, the old taboos are also breaking in the Vatican, where the idea of ​​an American Pope was unimaginable for generations,” said Jason Horowitz, our Rome desktop manager.

The cardinals reached their decision after a little more than 24 hours in the conclave. As Pope, Leo will face difficult decisions about the direction of the Church, Chieffly if the agenda of Pope Francis will continue, defending greater inclusion and openness to change, or draw a new course. We have live reactions and updates here.

Who is Leo? Born in Chicago, the 69 -year -old pontiff spent much of his life in the United States, served as a missionary, pastor, teacher and bishop for two decades in Peru. He was made Cardinal by Francis less than two years ago. Until Francis’s death, he held one of the most influential Vatican positions, directing the office that selects and manages bishops worldwide.

Member of the Order of San Agustín, the Francisco answer in their commitment to the poor and the migrants and with meet people where they are. It is not clear if you will be so open to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics as Francis. This is what we know most about him.

What follows? Leo will celebrate the Mass in the Sistine Chapel today with the cardinals who chose it. It will recite a prayer on Sunday in the Basilica of San Pedro. And, on Monday, he will meet with journalists in the Vatican.

In the photos: See the moment Leo emerged as Pope.

Trump’s commercial agreement with Great Britain left the details to resolve

President Trump said Great Britain had agreed yesterday a new commercial agreement that would increase market access for billions of dollars or US exports. It was the first agreement that the Trump administration has reached since it imposed higher rates on its commercial partners.

Both parties must meet in the coming months, with many details that are resolved. The 10 percent rate that Trump imposed in April in Great Britain and other Willin nations in place, but tariffs will be reduced again in steel, aluminum and British cars. In return, Great Britain will open access to beef, ethanol and other American products.

Context: Whatever the final agreement, it can be more important for Great Britain than for the United States, Great Britain occupies the number 11 among the main commercial partners of the United States, while the United States is the greatest partner of Great Britain.

Who is next?: EU officials wrote a list of goods of 95 billion euros in goods from the United States to which they could point with higher rates. Hours later, Trump said that US officials “intend to reach an agreement with Europe. A first round of commercial conversations between the United States and China is expected to take place this weekend in Switzerland.

Related: Toyota predicted a success of $ 1.3 billion rates in April and May Solo.

The danger grows in southern Asia

Both India and Pakistan said yesterday that their military sites had been attacked, and that strong bombings and strikes were reported during the night on each side of its border. The Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with leaders from both countries and emphasized the need for “unpacking disassembly,” said the State Department.

“Why am I cutting lettuce like a steak?” He asked a dinner.

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THE MUSEUM OF THE CENTURY

Tate Modern in London, who turns 25 this week, had its greatest impact by replacing ITELF as a theme park and a museum. He sacrificed not only the art to marvel, but also experiences to feel, our critic Jason Farago writes. It quickly became a success.

But now, glory has vanished. The number of visitors has dropped 20 percent since before the pandemic, and the financing crises have led to multiple rounds of layoffs. Is there a return path?