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09.05.2025Day First American Pope Celebrated His First Mass

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This page is an archive of main headlines from Italy for 09.05.2025.

It displays 151 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.05.2025Day First American Pope Celebrated His First Mass
Italian newspapers extensively documented Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff. The American Robert Francis Prevost, elected yesterday after just two days of conclave, celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel with cardinals. His homily, warning against reducing Jesus to "a superman" as "practical atheism," received applause.

The Vatican announced Leo XIV will hold his inaugural Mass on May 18 with 250,000 expected attendees, followed by his first general audience on May 21. He has provisionally confirmed all Curia appointments.

Meanwhile, the Council of Ministers challenged Tuscany's end-of-life law, drawing criticism from Governor Giani. A tragic development occurred when a diver died while working on the Bayesian yacht recovery. By evening, European headlines shifted to a potential Ukraine breakthrough, with Macron, Merz, Starmer and Tusk heading to Kyiv to propose a 30-day truce.
09.05.2025

04:27Leo XIV Makes History As First American Pope

The newspapers unanimously report on the election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the first North American pontiff in Church history (ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, Il Sole, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). In his first address, he emphasized building "bridges for peace" and thanked Pope Francis (ANSA, Corriere, Il Sole, La Stampa). Media characterizes him as following Francis's path on migration and environment (Sky TG24), but more conservative on civil rights (ANSA). La Repubblica notes his election came with support from moderate Bergoglians and represented another defeat for Italian cardinals.
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Il Giornale
Continuità ma non troppo. Ritorno ai valori non negoziabili su eutanasia e famiglia per far rientrare il rischio di uno scisma
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07:41Pope Leo XIV's First Day Unfolds

The newspapers report extensively on Pope Leo XIV's first day in office. After a rapid conclave election - just two days and four scrutinies (ANSA) - the American Robert Prevost is celebrating his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel today (Adnkronos, La Repubblica, La Stampa, Sky TG24). Reports detail how his election unfolded, with Cardinal Parolin stepping back and support from traditionalists (Corriere, Il Giornale). Media notes his emphasis on building "bridges for peace" (ANSA) and his anticipated agenda focusing on peace, migration, environmental issues, and Vatican finances (Il Sole 24 Ore, Sky TG24).
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Il Giornale
Alle 18.08 la fumata bianca: lo statunitense Robert Francis Prevost eletto Pontefice col nome di Leone XIV. "Grazie a Francesco, costruiamo ponti". Matematico, schivo, ha vissuto in Perù. È l'anti-Trump sull'immigrazione
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Il Giornale
Alle 18.08 la fumata bianca: lo statunitense Robert Francis Prevost eletto Pontefice col nome di Leone XIV. "Grazie a Francesco, costruiamo ponti". Matematico, schivo, ha vissuto in Perù. È l'anti-Trump sull'immigrazione
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09:54Leo XIV's First Mass Features Papal Cross Heritage

The newspapers extensively cover Pope Leo XIV's first Mass in the Sistine Chapel today (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, Il Giornale, Il Sole, La Stampa, Sky TG24). The American Pope is using Benedict XVI's pastoral cross, also used by Francis (Il Giornale), and will continue residing at Santa Marta like his predecessor (Corriere, Il Sole). In his homily, he warned against reducing Jesus to "a leader or superman" calling it "practical atheism" (Corriere). Meanwhile, Putin used Victory Day celebrations to assert that "all Russia supports the offensive in Ukraine" (La Repubblica).
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Ispirarsi a lui significa trovare la sintesi fra Platone e Cristo, vivere tra poesia e bellezza, capire il vincolo della precarietà umana tesa verso l’assoluto di Dio, comprendere perché il male non può prevalere
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11:31Leo XIV's First Homily Warns Against "Jesus As Superman"

The newspapers extensively cover Pope Leo XIV's first Mass and homily in the Sistine Chapel (Adnkronos, ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, Il Giornale, Il Sole, La Repubblica, Sky TG24). In his homily, which received applause from cardinals (La Repubblica), he warned that "reducing Jesus to a superman is practical atheism" (ANSA, Avvenire, Corriere, Il Giornale, Il Sole, La Repubblica, Sky TG24). The Pope used Benedict XVI's pastoral cross, also used by Francis (Il Giornale), and will continue residing at Santa Marta like his predecessor (Corriere). Former Avvenire director describes Leo XIV as "a Pope of the people" from the Americas, not just North America, with Cardinal Parolin likely assisting on geopolitical matters (HuffPost).
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Merz fa voto di europeismo a Bruxelles con Costa e von der Leyen, terza visita da cancelliere dopo Parigi e Varsavia. Mentre Macron riceve Tusk e sigla il Trattato di Nancy con una clausola di mutua assistenza, anche militare, in caso di aggressione. Si respira un maggiore ottimismo per il negoziato con Trump sui dazi e per una tregua di 30 giorni in Ucraina
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14:18Leo XIV's Inaugural Mass Set For May 18

The newspapers extensively report on Pope Leo XIV's schedule for key upcoming events (Adnkronos, ANSA, Corriere, Il Sole, La Repubblica, Sky TG24). The Pope's inaugural Mass will take place in St. Peter's Square on May 18, followed by his first general audience on May 21 (ANSA, Corriere, Il Sole, La Repubblica). Leo XIV has provisionally confirmed all Curia appointments (ANSA, Il Sole, La Repubblica). Meanwhile, European defense cooperation is strengthening, with France, Germany and Poland forming a new core through defense agreements, including mutual military assistance between France and Poland (HuffPost). Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon has characterized Leo XIV as "anti-Trump" (La Stampa).
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Merz fa voto di europeismo a Bruxelles con Costa e von der Leyen, terza visita da cancelliere dopo Parigi e Varsavia. Mentre Macron riceve Tusk e sigla il Trattato di Nancy con una clausola di mutua assistenza, anche militare, in caso di aggressione. Si respira un maggiore ottimismo per il negoziato con Trump sui dazi e per una tregua di 30 giorni in Ucraina
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16:41Diver Dies During Bayesian Yacht Recovery

The newspapers extensively report on the first sub death during the Bayesian yacht recovery operation (ANSA, Il Giornale, Sky TG24). The 39-year-old professional diver, working for TMC Marine, died during an immersion for unclear reasons, possibly due to oxygen tank malfunction (Il Giornale, Sky TG24). Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass is scheduled for May 18 in St. Peter's Square with 250,000 attendees expected (Adnkronos, HuffPost, La Stampa). Italian media also discusses the government challenging Tuscany's end-of-life law, which was based on a Constitutional Court ruling (Corriere), and European markets closing higher with Milan up 1% (Il Sole).
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Massimo Faggioli (Villanova University) a Huffpost: "Adesso sarà molto difficile per i cattolici Usa conservatori dire che il Papa non capisce o non ama l'America". Si apre un dibattito tra i teocon, mentre la galassia Maga parte subito all'attacco
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Il governo impugna la legge della Toscana: "Ce ne dobbiamo occupare noi, non le singole Regioni". Peccato che da sei anni a questa parte nessun esecutivo abbia avuto la forza e la volontà di legiferare. E così tante persone che vorrebbero morire con dignità in Italia non possono farlo o sono costrette ad andare all'estero
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19:10Leo XIV's Inaugural Mass Set For May 18 With 250,000 Expected

The newspapers extensively report on Pope Leo XIV's activities and upcoming events (ANSA, Avvenire, La Stampa, Sky TG24). The Pope's inaugural Mass is scheduled for May 18 in St. Peter's Square with 250,000 people expected to attend (ANSA, Sky TG24), followed by his first general audience on May 21 (Sky TG24). La Stampa notes Steve Bannon's characterization of Leo XIV as "anti-Trump." Meanwhile, a tragic incident occurred as a diver working on the Bayesian yacht recovery operation has died (Adnkronos). Political controversy has erupted after Senate President La Russa announced he would campaign for abstention on referendums, drawing criticism from the Democratic Party who called this stance "subversive" (Corriere).
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22:47European Leaders Head To Kyiv Seeking 30-Day Truce

The newspapers report on European leaders heading to Kyiv, with Macron, Merz, Starmer, and Tusk scheduled to visit tomorrow, requesting a 30-day truce from Moscow (La Repubblica, Adnkronos). Trump has called for an end to this "stupid war" (Adnkronos). Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass is set for May 18, with 250,000 people expected to attend (Corriere, ANSA, Sky TG24). The US-China trade relationship appears to be thawing, with possible suspension of tariffs during talks in Switzerland (Il Sole 24 Ore).