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Newsweek
28 minutes ago
- Newsweek
Pope Leo Gives Speech to 1 Million-Strong Crowd: What He Said
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. More than 1 million young people were gathered in Rome on Sunday to hear the first American pope's closing blessing for the Jubilee of Youth, a weeklong event gathering the next generation of Roman Catholic faithful. In his address to the crowd gathered at Tor Vergata field, in the Eternal City, Pope Leo XIV told young people that they were "the sign that a different world is possible." Why It Matters It is less than three months after Leo was elected as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church after Pope Francis' death in April. Francis was beloved by many faithfuls, who admired his efforts to shake off some of the Church's more antiquated, conservative traditions and embrace a poorer, humbler lifestyle. There were a lot of expectations for the next pope to continue Francis' legacy, including being vocal about the war in Gaza, standing up to U.S. President Donald Trump over his immigration policies, and bringing new generations into the faith. Pope Leo XIV arrives on helicopter to Tor Vergata, on the outskirts of Rome, for the Jubilee of Youth prayer vigil on August 2, 2025, in Rome. Pope Leo XIV arrives on helicopter to Tor Vergata, on the outskirts of Rome, for the Jubilee of Youth prayer vigil on August 2, 2025, in Rome. Vatican Media viaWhile Leo has walked back on some of the changes made by Francis, including returning the papal wardrobe "to form," he has repeatedly voiced his support for Gaza and Ukraine. The Chicago-born pontiff has not yet clashed with Trump, but has made remarks that could be seen as targeted at the U.S. president. In June, Leo criticized political leaders with an "exclusionary mindset," calling for God to "open borders, break down walls [and] dispel hatred." What To Know The 2025 Jubilee of Youth was on the Vatican's agenda before Leo was nominated. The weeklong event, part of the Holy Year, was expected to draw 32 million people to Rome; at least 1 million young people from more than 150 countries were present on Sunday, according to the Vatican. That was on top of about 7,000 priests and 450 bishops. What the Pope Said Leo told young people gathered in Rome: "We are closer than ever to young people who suffer the most serious evils, which are caused by other human beings. We are with the young people of Gaza. We are with the young people of Ukraine, with those of every land bloodied by war." He added: "My young brothers and sisters, you are the sign that a different world is possible. A world of fraternity and friendship, where conflicts are not resolved with weapons, but with dialogue. "Aspire to great things, to holiness, wherever you are. Do not settle for less. You will then see the light of the Gospel growing every day, in you and around you." What Happens Next The next event for young Catholics is World Youth Day, in Seoul, South Korea, on August 3-8, 2027.
The Hill
an hour ago
- The Hill
Hassett says market won't influence Trump tariffs: ‘These are the final deals'
National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett said on Sunday that a market reaction to President Trump's tariff policies will not deter him from proceeding with his plans to levy fees on imports. In an interview on NBC News's 'Meet the Press,' Kristen Welker asked the White House economic adviser whether Trump could change the tariff rates again, if the market reacted as it did in April, when the tariff announcement sent stocks tumbling. 'The markets have seen what we're doing and celebrated them, so I don't see how that would happen,' Hassett responded when asked about a future change to the tariff rates. Welker pressed Hassett: 'Okay, but not ruling it out?' 'No, I would rule it out,' Hassett responded. 'Because these are the final deals.' Trump signed an executive order Thursday that modified tariff rates for dozens of countries after he had twice delayed plans to implement 'reciprocal' tariffs on other nations. Tariff rates range from as high as 41 percent on goods from Syria to as low as 10 percent, the baseline established for all imports. The executive order states that all imports will face a 10 percent tariff. The order goes into effect Aug. 7. Some nations have negotiated separate trade agreements to lock in tariff rates. For example, Indonesia and Thailand agreed to a 19 percent tariff, South Korea and Japan negotiated deals that included a 15 percent tariff, and the United Kingdom struck a deal for a 10 percent tariff. Certain other nations that have not negotiated deals will face higher rates. Hassett touted the tariff deals that the president has struck and said those rates are 'more or less locked in' as other countries might continue to press for negotiations, even after the tariffs kick in. 'We have eight deals that cover about 55 percent of world GDP with our biggest trading partners, the EU and Japan, Korea and so on,' Hassett said. 'I expect that those matters are more or less locked in, although there will have to be some dancing around the edges about exactly what we mean when we do this or that. 'For the deals that aren't ready yet, they're going to get the reciprocal rates soon, and then we would expect that there might continue to be negotiations with those countries,' he added.
Chicago Tribune
an hour ago
- Chicago Tribune
Pope Leo XIV tells 1 million Catholic youths that they are ‘the sign a different world is possible'
ROME — Pope Leo XIV on Sunday told more than a million Catholic youths at a closing Mass for a weeklong encounter with the next generation of faithful that they are 'the sign that a different world is possible' where conflicts can be resolved with dialogue, not weapons. In his closing blessing for the Jubilee of Youth, Leo remembered the young people of Gaza and Ukraine and other countries at war who could not join their celebration. 'We are closer than ever to young people who suffer the most serious evils, which are caused by other human beings,' Leo said. 'We are with the young people of Gaza. We are with the young people of Ukraine, with those of every land bloodied by war.' 'My young brothers and sisters, you are the sign that a different world is possible. A world of fraternity and friendship, where conflicts are not resolved with weapons, but with dialogue.' Pope Leo XIV: What to know about Chicago-born Robert PrevostThe young people camped out in sprawling fields southeast of Rome overnight after attending a vigil service on Saturday, also presided by Leo who has been ferried from Vatican City by helicopter. The special Jubilee celebration is part of the Holy Year that is expected to draw 32 million people to the Vatican for the centuries-old pilgrimage to the seat of Catholicism. The Vatican said more than 1 million young people were present, along with 7,000 priests and 450 bishops. During the Sunday homily, Leo urged the participants to 'spread your enthusiasm and the witness of your faith' when they return home to some 150 countries. 'Aspire to great things, to holiness, wherever you are,' Leo urged the young faithful. 'Do not settle for less. You will then see the light of the Gospel growing every day, in you and around you.' Leo reminded the crowd that their next encounter will be during World Youth Day, set for Aug. 3-8, 2027, in Seoul, South Korea. The week has been a joyous gathering marked by bands of youths singing hymns as they move down cobblestoned streets, praying the Rosary in piazzas and standing for hours at the Circus Maximus to confess their sins to priests offering the sacrament in a dozen languages. Leo also shared some tragic news on Saturday: two young people who had made the pilgrimage to Rome had died, one reportedly of cardiac arrest, while a third was hospitalized. Rain overnight awakened the faithful but didn't dampen their spirits. 'At least we were a little covered, but we still got a bit wet. We lost our voices a little. It was cold, but we woke up to a beautiful sun and view,' said Soemil Rios, 20, from Puerto Rico. 'Despite the difficulties, it was very nice and very special to have been part of this historic moment.' Sister Giulia De Luca, from Rome, acknowledged that 'waking up was a bit tough,' but that she was looking forward to seeing the pope again. 'It will be very nice to conclude a very intense week together. Definitely a lot of fun, but also very challenging in many ways,' she said.
