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09.05.2025

09.05.2025First Day of American Pope León XIV

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

It displays 74 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

09.05.2025First Day of American Pope León XIV
Spanish media extensively covered Pope León XIV's first day after his historic election as the first American pontiff. Morning reports detailed his Spanish-speaking abilities, Spanish heritage through his mother Mildred, and progressive views on women in the Church. By midday, coverage shifted to his first mass at the Sistine Chapel where he called for continuing Francis's mission while warning against "practical atheism" and the prioritization of "money, power and pleasure."

New details emerged about the conclave, with reports that Cardinal Parolin stepped aside to clear Prevost's path to papacy, and that León XIV once had doubts about his vocation, considering marriage and family life.

In domestic politics, Brussels threatened €95 billion in tariffs against the US in response to Trump's trade policies, while Spain's PP joined Trump's allies in voting against the government's tariff protection plan. The prosecutor's office appealed the government delegate's indictment in the Begoña Gómez case.
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05:03Spanish-Speaking American Pope Halts Ultra-Conservative Church Tide

The newspapers extensively cover the election of American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope León XIV, the first US-born pontiff (La Razón, RTVE, El Periódico, 20minutos, Libertad Digital). Media highlights his Spanish-speaking abilities, his mother's Spanish heritage, and his progressive views on women's inclusion in the Church and social justice (La Razón, Libertad Digital, 20minutos). His election reportedly halts an ultra-conservative counteroffensive within the Church (eldiario.es). Meanwhile, Spain's political landscape focuses on Trump's administration changes and their impact (El Confidencial), with the PP joining Trump's Spanish allies in voting against the government's €14.1 billion tariff protection plan (infoLibre).
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09:01León XIV Celebrates First Mass as American Pope

The newspapers extensively cover American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost's first days as Pope León XIV, with reports on his first mass at the Sistine Chapel (RTVE) and background on his mother Mildred, who had Spanish roots, worked as a librarian and sang in church (20minutos). The papal election is framed as halting an ultra-conservative church counteroffensive (eldiario.es, La Vanguardia). International news focuses on Pope Francis's defense of immigrants and criticism of VP candidate Vance angering the MAGA movement, with some calling him a "Marxist Pope" (El Mundo). Meanwhile, European political figures discuss the EU's future (El Periódico) as Spain prepares for potential Trump tariffs.
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13:35León XIV's First Papal Mass Warns of "Practical Atheism"

The newspapers extensively cover Pope León XIV's first days as pontiff, reporting on his first mass where he called to "announce the Gospel" in places where faith is "ridiculed" and where "money, power and pleasure" are prioritized (El Español, La Vanguardia, RTVE). Media analyzes the conclave dynamics, suggesting Cardinal Parolin couldn't surpass his support ceiling, allowing Prevost to emerge as a solid alternative (El País). While León XIV is expected to continue Francis's mission (RTVE, Público), he won't be "a carbon copy" (El Confidencial). His pontificate inauguration mass is scheduled for May 18 (La Razón). In international news, Brussels threatens the US with €95 billion in tariffs, tired of Trump's trade truce (infoLibre).
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19:39León XIV's Human Side Revealed

The newspapers extensively cover Pope León XIV's background and personal history, revealing he had "moments of doubt" about his vocation and once considered marriage and having children (El Mundo, La Razón). Reports focus on his connection to Peru, particularly Chulucanas and Chiclayo, where he served as bishop and is remembered as approachable and close to the marginalized (El País, El Español). In domestic news, Spain's Barcelona Auto Show is celebrating Seat's 75th anniversary (El Periódico), while the opposition leader Feijóo faces internal party pressure over his handling of recent blackout crisis and US tariff issues (El Plural).
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