The World This Hour - The World This Hour for 2025/05/09 at 01:00 EDT

Episode Date: May 9, 2025

The World This Hour for 2025/05/09 at 01:00 EDT

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From CBC News, the world this hour. I'm Claude Fague. The Pope, Robert Prevost, has appeared before large crowds at the Vatican after being elected as the new head of the Catholic Church. He's chosen the name of Leo XIV and becomes the first Pope from the United States. In his first address from the balcony above St. Peter's Square, Pope Leo said the world needed the light of Jesus Christ and called on Catholics to unite people in peace. We must seek together how to be a missionary church, a church that builds bridges and dialogue, always open to receive people, as this square is, to receive with open arms all who need our charity, our

presence, dialogue, love. President Trump said the election of the first U.S. pope was a great honor for America, and he was excited at the prospect of meeting him. The president of Pope Leo's adopted homeland, Peru, Dina Boloarte, said it was a historic moment. The election of an American pope has taken many in the U.S. by surprise, but many Catholics there say they are hopeful for the new papacy. Steve Futterman is in Los Angeles with Reaction. Los Angeles has the largest Catholic population in the U.S. and at the regular midday mass at the downtown cathedral, prayers were said for the new American pope.

Those attending the mass like Allison Espinoza say they are surprised an American was chosen, but feel it is good for the church. He knows about the U.S. and the battles that are going through here as much as he is in the world. Father Juan Ochoa believes Pope Leo's experience in many different regions could make him more effective. A lot of his life he lived in Peru, so he's not just a pope of the United States, but he's a pope of the Americas.

Pope Leo has been critical of Donald Trump on issues like immigration. His election is not without some controversy. A number of survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests accuse him of not responding fast enough to abuse allegations in Chicago in the early 2000s. Steve Futterman for CBC News, Los Angeles. Many Catholic Canadians are eager to see what the new pontiff will do. Yasmine Ranea has more.

It is a joyful thing and a joyous moment. Outside of a Toronto church many are celebrating the new pontiff. Hopefully he will be able to unite the people. In Vancouver some hoping the Pope can walk a fine line between progressive and conservative Catholics. I don't want to see the changes that Francis made gotten rid of. On the other hand, when you have change that is too extreme, too quick, then you alienate conservatives. William McGratton is the Bishop of Calgary and President of the Canadian

Conference of Catholic Bishops. He says he's met Pope Leo multiple times. I found him to be very sensitive, a person who listens first before speaking. Prime Minister Mark Carney congratulated the Pope, hoping he carries forward a mission of solidarity, compassion and dignity for all during a time of global challenges. Yasmina Ranea, CBC News, Vancouver. Pakistan has denied claims by India its missiles and drones have destroyed three military stations in Indian-administered Kashmir.

Pakistan's defense minister said if his country had attacked, everyone would know it. The Indian foreign minister warned that any escalation would be met with a firm response. Tammy Bruce is a spokesperson at the State Department. Secretary Rubio spoke with Pakistani Prime Minister Sharif and Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar. In both calls, the Secretary emphasized the need for immediate de-escalation and called for an end to the violence. He expressed US supportS. support for direct dialogue between India and Pakistan and encouraged continued efforts to improve communications. The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged both countries to exercise restraint.

And that is Your World This Hour. For CBC News, I'm Claude Fague.