Leo XIV
Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order, has taken the name Leo XIV as the new pope. Born in Chicago, he dedicated his career to ministry in Peru. As the 267th pontiff, he now leads the Catholic Church during a time of global turmoil and conflict.
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Pope Leo XIV
Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order, has taken the name Leo XIV as the new pope. Born in Chicago, he dedicated his career to ministry in Peru. As the 267th pontiff, he now leads the Catholic Church during a time of global turmoil and conflict.
The Vatican described him as the second pope from the Americas, after Pope Francis, and the first Augustinian pope
“Peace be with you,” he said from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica.
‘Together, we must try to find out how to be a missionary church, a church that builds bridges, establishes dialogue, that’s always open to receive — like on this piazza with open arms — to be able to receive everybody that needs our charity, our presence, dialogue, and love.’
He addressed the crowd in Italian and Spanish, honoring Pope Francis as he offered his final salute on Easter Sunday.
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Prevost was a leading candidate for the papacy and is believed to share Pope Francis' views on migrants, the poor, and the environment.
In February, then-Cardinal Prevost published a piece on X titled "JD Vance is Wrong: Jesus Doesn't Ask Us to Rank Our Love for Others." The author challenged Vance's assertion that Christians should prioritize their love starting with their family, followed by their neighbors, their community, fellow citizens, and finally, the rest of the world. Vance attempted to distort Catholic theology to justify his strong anti-migrant views by suggesting that Christians only need to care for those within their immediate family.
He also criticized Trump and El Salvadoran self-styled 'world coolest dictator' President Nayib Bukele for the wrongful deportation of innocent Maryland father Kilmar Abrego Garcia and the suffering caused by the MAGA deportation policy.
Service to the Church
Ordination to the Priesthood: 19 June 1982
Ordination to the Episcopate: 12 December 2014
Elevation to the College of Cardinals: 30 September 2023
Education
1977: Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Villanova University
1982: Master of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago
1984: Licentiate in Canon Law from Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome
1987: Doctorate in Canon Law from the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome
Assignments
1985-1986: Missionary work in Chulucanas, Peru
1988-1998: Various roles in Trujillo, Peru, including community prior, formation director, and professor
1999-2001: Provincial of the Augustinian Province in Chicago
2001-2013: Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine (two terms)
2014-2015: Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Chiclayo, Peru
2015-2023: Bishop of Chiclayo, Peru
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Pope Francis Met Briefly With Vice President Vance on Sunday
The Holy See Press Office said the pair exchanged Easter greetings in a private meeting that lasted for a few minutes.
In February, Pope Francis warned that the Trump administration's effort to dramatically ramp up deportations was driving a "major crisis." The pope also appeared to criticize Vance directly for claiming that Catholic doctrine justified such policies. In response, Vance said he would continue to defend his views.
April 21, 20256:42 AM ET. | Joe Hernandez | Rachel TreismanBefore he died, Pope Francis met briefly Sunday morning with Vice President Vance. Vance was in Italy over the weekend meeting with Italian officials and celebrating Easter with his family. Vance converted to Catholicism in 2019.
The Holy See Press Office said the pair exchanged Easter greetings in a private meeting that lasted for a few minutes.
In February, Pope Francis warned that the Trump administration's effort to dramatically ramp up deportations was driving a "major crisis." The pope also appeared to criticize Vance directly for claiming that Catholic doctrine justified such policies.
Some Twitter users were not very sympathetic toward JD on social media. ‘Imagine being so unbearable that the Pope drops dead immediately after meeting you,’ one wrote. ‘Francis’s kind heart was able to handle a bad case of pneumonia, but he couldn’t handle the evilness of JD Vance,’ another.
In response, Vance said he would continue to defend his views. On Sunday, Vance told the Pope, "I know you have not been feeling great, but it's good to see you in better health." He added, "I pray for you every day."
Early Monday morning, after Francis' death was announced, Vance tweeted: "My heart goes out to the millions of Christians all over the world who loved him."
"I was happy to see him yesterday, though he was obviously very ill," Vance wrote. "But I'll always remember him for the ... homily he gave in the very early days of COVID. It was really quite beautiful."
Source: nprThe funeral for Pope Francis will be held on Saturday, as announced by the Vatican.
Pope Francis was placed in an open casket, wearing red robes, in the chapel of Casa Santa Marta, which served as his residence during his 12-year papacy. While seven popes are buried in the Basilica, Francis will be the first to be interred there since 1669. Crowds are visiting the church in Rome where the Pope will be laid to rest. Recent images show the arrival of cardinals, along with people carrying crosses and reciting prayers.
The first official image of Pope Francis’ Tomb
Basilica of St. Mary Major, Rome. Simplicity is the new opulence. The crucifix reflects the one on his pectoral cross, which he carried throughout his papacy.
10-year-old California Prodigy Set to Graduate From College With 2 (Two) Degrees
She will be the youngest to ever graduate from the Yucaipa-based community college, according to Inland Empire Community News. Her final GPA will be "close" to a 4.0.
Alisa Perales began taking classes when she was only 8 years old and will have just turned 11 at the time of the graduation ceremony.
The young prodigy isn’t done yet. She has plans to work in the artificial intelligence tech industry.
10-year-old California prodigy set to graduate from college with 2 degrees
A 10-year-old from San Bernardino, Calif., is a month away from graduating with two associate degrees from Crafton Hills College.
She will be the youngest to ever graduate from the Yucaipa-based community college, according to Inland Empire Community News. Her final GPA will be "close" to a 4.0.
Alisa Perales began taking classes when she was only 8 years old and will have just turned 11 at the time of the graduation ceremony.
Students graduate from Crafton Hills College in Yucaipa, CA
"It’s very fun to me. It’s almost as fun as playing outside or riding a bike or doing whatever. I just enjoy learning. There are so many interesting things out there," Alisa said.
Perales, who has a home-schooling background, credited her dad for pushing her to do her best in school and work hard.
Crafton’s Kinesiology, Health Education and Aquatics (KHA) Complex
A post on the Inland Empire Community News Facebook page boasts that she once used her political science coursework to file a federal lawsuit challenging youth voting rights.
She would have earned two additional degrees in computer science and physics had she stayed one more semester.
The campus of Crafton Hills college in Yucaipa, California
"When I first started at Crafton (at the age of 8), I was a little bit nervous…because this was my first time going to a public school," said Alisa, "but then I met some really nice people, and that was super helpful."
The young prodigy isn’t done yet. She has plans to work in the artificial intelligence tech industry.
Original article Source | Christina Shaw | Thu, April 17, 2025 at 3:36 AM EDT.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon fumbling the pronunciation of AI (Artificial intelligence) with A.1. — like the steak sauce —
A Dan Quayle Moment! Like The Time Quayle Misspelled 'potato' ...'potatoe.'
MSNBC Host Rachael Maddow discusses the irony of Education Secretary Linda McMahon fumbling the pronunciation of AI with A.1. — like the steak sauce — at a conference on education and artificial intelligence.
The A.1. sauce brand capitalized on the blunder and posted on social media that "every school should have access to A.1."MSNBC Host Rachael Maddow discusses the irony of Education Secretary Linda McMahon fumbling the pronunciation of AI with A.1. — like the steak sauce — at a conference on education and artificial intelligence.
Watch the Clip where the secretary of education, pro. wrestler executive Linda McMahon, referring to artificial intelligence (AI) pronounced as A 1 (A-one)!
A truly Dan Quayle Moment! Like The Time Quayle Misspelled 'potato' ...'potatoe.' In 1992, a notable event unfolded at Rivera Elementary School in Trenton, New Jersey, where he participated in a spelling bee. William Figueroa, a 12-year-old student, was called to the board to demonstrate how to spell the word “potato.” With a stick of chalk and impressive penmanship, Figueroa carefully spelled the word correctly. He stepped back, feeling satisfied, until the Vice President himself suggested that he add another letter to the end, thus spelling it “potatoe.”
Before long, Linda's memes began to flood social media, and people were just loving it.
A.1. responds after Linda McMahon mistakes it with AI (artificial intelligence)
The A.1. sauce brand capitalized on the blunder and posted on social media that "every school should have access to A.1."
Megan Ziegler | Sun, April 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM EDT
FILE - Bottles of A.1. Sauce are stacked at a Costco Wholesale store on March 11, 2025 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
The Brief
Education Secretary Linda McMahon recently mistakenly referred to AI as A1 a number of times when speaking at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit.
The A.1. sauce brand capitalized on the blunder and posted on social media that "every school should have access to A.1."
Meanwhile, President Trump has ordered the dismantling of the Education Department, calling for the "return of authority" over education to the state and local level.
A sauce brand is taking advantage of the moment after a blunder last week involving Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
AI and A.1. | What happened
Education Secretary Linda McMahon was speaking last week at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit, an annual gathering of education and learning leaders, when she mistakenly referred to AI (artificial intelligence) as A1 a number of times.
What they're saying
The sauce brand A.1. got wind of the blunder and capitalized on the moment, posting on social media that "every school should have access to A.1."
McMahon referred to artificial intelligence correctly at first, asking, "AI development - how can we educate at the speed of light if we don’t have the best technology around to do that?"
But she confused it for A1 in the next couple of mentions.
She said she read about a school system that's going to start making sure that first graders, or even pre-Ks, have "A1" teaching every year. "That's a wonderful thing!" she said.
"Kids are sponges. They just absorb everything," she added. "It wasn't all that long ago that it was, 'We're going to have internet in our schools!' Whoop! Now let's see A1 and how can that be helpful. In one-on-one instruction, in absorbing more info for those fast learners."
"Agree, best to start them early," the sauce brand also joked in its post.
Who is Linda McMahon? | The backstory
McMahon, 76, the former CEO of WWE, was confirmed by the US Senate to be the next Secretary of Education last month.
WWE background
McMahon is married to Vince McMahon, whose father was a prominent professional wrestling promoter. They followed him into the business, founding their own company that’s now known as World Wrestling Entertainment, or WWE. It became a juggernaut in the industry and American culture.
Political background
McMahon stepped down from her position as WWE’s chief executive to enter politics. She ran twice for a U.S. Senate seat in Connecticut, but lost in 2010 to Richard Blumenthal and in 2012 to Chris Murphy.
Shifting gears, she focused on providing financial support to candidates. McMahon provided $6 million to help Trump’s candidacy after he secured the Republican presidential nomination in 2016.
What they're saying
"When President Trump asked me about this job, I told him, I don’t come from the world of education. And he said I’m looking for an executive. I’m looking for someone who has leadership and management skills because of what we need to do with education in our country," McMahon said during her same roundtable talk at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit.
Meanwhile
Trump has ordered the dismantling of the Education Department, calling for the "return of authority" over education to the state and local level.
The Source
Information in this article was taken from the public and streamed remarks from Linda McMahon on April 10 at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit, and an April 10 Instagram post from A.1. Original Sauce. Background information on McMahon and the Education Department was taken from previous FOX Television Station reportings and The Associated Press. This story was reported from Detroit.