Latest from Thursday, May 8th, 2025

In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the 267th pope, marking the first time an American will hold the papacy.

White smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel on Thursday evening, signalling that the Catholic Church has elected a new pope. The momentous signal was met with jubilation and loud cheers from the thousands of faithful and onlookers gathered in St. Peter’s Square, many of whom had waited in anticipation through the day.

Bill Gates has unveiled his ambitious plan to distribute nearly all of his estimated $200 billion fortune through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, aiming to tackle some of the world's most pressing issues.