CNN 5 Things Pope Leo XIV’s first mass, China exports grow, Lively to take stand & more
May 9, 2025
Pope Leo XIV holds his inaugural mass, stirring excitement for potential reforms in the Catholic Church. Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance states that the India-Pakistan conflict isn’t America’s concern. In trade news, while Chinese exports to the US have plunged, they are experiencing growth overall. Russia marks a grand Victory Day with expanded celebrations. On the legal front, Blake Lively is set to take the stand against co-star Justin Baldoni in an ongoing civil case.
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Pope Leo XIV's Historic Leadership
- Pope Leo XIV is the first American Pope, surprising many as he was not a top candidate.
- He emphasizes building bridges amid global conflict and division as spiritual leader of 1.4 billion Catholics.
U.S. Stance on India-Pakistan Conflict
- U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance declared the India-Pakistan conflict "none of our business".
- The U.S. will encourage de-escalation but avoid intervening directly in the war.
China's Mixed Export Performance
- Chinese exports to the U.S. dropped 21% in April due to tariffs, standing at $33 billion.
- Yet overall Chinese exports grew 8.1%, boosted by Southeast Asia and Europe shipments.