In his first interview as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV took aim at extreme wealth inequality, singling out Elon Musk's projected status as the world's first trillionaire. The pope condemned the growing gap between CEOs and workers, saying it reflects a troubling loss of societal values. He also questioned the effectiveness of global institutions like the United Nations and reflected on his transition into a role of global spiritual and diplomatic leadership.

Pope Leo, born in Chicago and shaped by years in Peru, follows in the footsteps of Pope Francis in denouncing the "idolatry of money" and calling for a more just economic system. His remarks come amid growing political polarization and public scrutiny of billionaire influence on global affairs.

Pope Leo criticizes Elon Musk’s trillionaire status in first interview 

New Pope Elected: Robert Francis Prevost has been announced as the successor to Pope Francis on Thursday (May 8) after 133 cardinals voted in the Papal Conclave. He becomes the first American pope, taking the papal name Leo XIV. He is a moderate who was close to Pope Francis and spent years as a missionary in Peru. Watch in for more details!

New Pope Leo XIV's first address from St. Peter's Basilica

Leo XIV elected as the first American pope

Who is Robert Francis Prevost? All about the first American pope

White smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel: Robert Francis Prevost becomes first pope from the US

World: A major factor in this conclave is Pope Francis’ deep influence on the group choosing his successor. Of the 133 voting cardinals under the age of 80, 108 were appointed by Francis himself. Trending

108 of 133 cardinals electing new pope were picked by Francis: Will the next pope follow his path?

Trending | World news | Cardinals from 133 countries gather at St Peter's Basilica for a final mass before entering the conclave to elect Pope Francis' successor.

Pope conclave begins: Cardinals gather for final mass before selecting Pope Francis' successor

Trending | World | After Pope Francis’ death on April 21, the Vatican City is in a quest to find his successor. Among all the names, Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle has now emerged as the top contender.

Who is Cardinal Tagle, aka 'Asian Francis,' top contender to be next Pope?

Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue lit up in honor of the late Pope Francis, a symbolic farewell from one of the world's most Catholic nations. The touching gesture comes as millions mourn the passing of a spiritual leader whose legacy spanned continents and generations. Watch in for more details!

Rio honours Pope Francis; statue projects late pope's messages of peace

The official end of the 9-day morning period for Pope Francis on Sunday marks the countdown to the papal conclave starting on the 7th of May at the Vatican.

Papal conclave: Vatican City prepares for new pope | 133 cardinals reach Rome for papal election

Trending | World | Discover Pope Francis' last wish as he donates his iconic Popemobile to serve as mobile clinic, providing vital healthcare to children in war-torn Gaza

Pope Francis' final wish: Pontiff's iconic Popemobile to serve as mobile clinic for Gaza’s children

The countdown to elect the next head of the Catholic Church has begun. Cardinals from across the globe have gathered in Vatican City and held a final mass ahead of entering the conclave that will choose Pope Francis's successor.

Papal Conclave: 135 Cardinals To Cast Secret Ballots In Sistine Chapel

The conclave that begins next Wednesday to elect a successor for Pope Francis is the first in 46 ½ years for which the Vatican hasn’t ordered a set of cassocks for the new head of the Catholic Church — at least from the two best-known papal tailors.

Vatican city prepares for new Pope, preparation for new Pope's attire begins

Pope Francis death new pope election Have you ever wondered whether a woman can become the pope? That's a steep hill to climb World | Trending

Can a woman ever become Pope? How 2,000 years of Catholic Church tradition blocks it

Entertainment World To honour late Pope Francis, ace filmmaker Martin Scorsese will produce a new feature-length documentary titled Aldeas – A New Story.

Martin Scorsese to direct documentary on Pope Francis’ final interview

World | US President Donald Trump joked that he would like to succeed Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21 at the age of 88 after suffering a stroke.

Donald Trump's 'I'd like to be pope' breaks internet as world awaits new Vatican head - Video

The highest members of clergy are ready to appoint the successor of Pope Francis in a secret ballot procedure. How is the pope selected and why is the race to become the sovereign of Vatican highly unpredictable. Watch this report for more details!

Why is the race to become the next pope ridden with uncertainty?

World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, attended Pope Francis' historic funeral at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. The ceremony drew around 250,000 mourners, with applause as the coffin emerged from the basilica. Pope Francis buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Maggiore, fulfilling his wish for a simple burial.

Pope Francis laid to rest in St Mary Major, 250,000 mourners pack Rome

First Pope not buried at Vatican in 100 years

Pope Francis buried in Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

World leaders, including US President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, attended Pope Francis' historic funeral at the Vatican's St. Peter's Square. The ceremony drew around 250,000 mourners, with applause as the coffin emerged from the basilica. Pope Francis will be buried at the Basilica of St. Mary Maggiore, fulfilling his wish for a simple burial.

A new chapter in history: Pope Francis to be buried outside Vatican

World: Pope Francis’ simple coffin was carried back into the basilica following the nearly two-hour service, where he was praised as a "pope among the people."

Farewell, Franciscus: ‘Pope of the People’ laid to rest as world leaders, 400,000 mourners say goodbye in historic Vatican funeral

World | Pope Francis, the head of the worldwide Catholic Church, will be laid to rest on Saturday (Apr 26) in Rome. Pope Francis passed away on April 21, aged 88. 

Pope Francis Funeral Live: Funeral concludes after more than 2 hours of service, coffin arrives at Rome church for burial

Pope's coffin reaches final resting place at Santa Maria Maggiore Basilica

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