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Background

Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Francis Prevost on the 14th of September 1955, in Chicago, Illinois, United States (this therefore makes him the first American Pope). He was born to a devout Catholic family of French and Italian descent, he was one of 3 children, the other two (John and Louis Martín Prevost) being older than him. Pope Leo attended St.Augustine Seminary High School, Michigan and in 1977, he graduated from the University of Villanova in Pennsylvania, with a degree in Mathematics. He then went on to join the Order of Saint Augustine in Saint Louis and then he studied theology at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. He was then sent to study Canon Law at the University of Saint Thomas Aquinas in Rome, where on the 2nd of September 1982, he was ordained a priest. Pope Leo was then sent, as a missionary and then Bishop, to Peru over an estimated 38 year period; visiting various towns and cities in Peru to teach Canon law and support struggling communities. On September 26th 2015, he was appointed as Bishop of the city of Chiclayo. He then went on to become an archbishop in January 2023; Pope Francis then made him a cardinal on September 30th 2023. As cardinal he became the Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, which involved both the selection and overseeing of Bishops around the world.

What he stands for

Pope Leo XIV has clearly outlined the values on which he stands for, so far during his papacy he has especially highlighted the values of social justice, peace, compassion and unity. He has also interestingly emphasised the risks of AI in society, he states that “In our own day, the church offers everyone the treasury of its social teaching in response to another industrial revolution and to developments in the field of artificial intelligence that pose new challenges for the defence of human dignity, justice and labour.”. Pope Leo believes that some uses of AI can have huge implications for society, specifically regarding how AI can obscure the truth and how it can eventually force some jobs to become obsolete. He also wants there to be peace in the world, as he calls an end to all wars and he wants there to be unity among humanity. Even his name reflects the values which he wants to uphold, as the papal name Leo emphasises his dedication to social justice and social teaching in the church.

The New Pope - Pope Leo

As most of you know, the new Pope was elected last month through the conclave election process. Cardinal Robert .F Prevost was elected as the 267th Pope on Thursday the 8th of May, 2025. In this short time we have known him, many questions still arise as to who this man really is. As he is the one to guide Catholics around the world, it is only right that we know where he comes from, his values and what he has done so far in his Papacy.

Becoming Pope

After the late Pope Francis had passed on April 21st 2025, the papal conclave was announced to take place on May 7th 2025. The day after the start of the conclave, Cardinal Robert F. Prevost was elected in the fourth round of voting. One hour later he was presented with the papal name “Leo”, therefore becoming the 267th successor of St.Peter, Pope Leo XIV.

What he has done so far

Already, during his short time as Pope, Pope Leo XIV has made various addresses. As previously stated, the new Pope has already addressed the concerns of AI affecting the church. Furthermore, in his first Sunday address he called for the end to all wars; he specifically mentioned the wars in Ukraine, Gaza and Myanmar. Moreover, Pope Leo met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, where they discussed the need for peace in Ukraine and Pope Leo gave his support to Ukraine. Most recently, he has addressed the Secretariat of State (the central diplomatic body of the Holy See), where he congratulated them on their work, and highlighted the importance of not being alone on his journey as Pope, stating that “it is necessary–very necessary–to rely on the collaboration of many within the Holy See”.

In conclusion, Pope Leo XIV seems to have great potential to be a good Pope, as he shows the humility and good morals needed to take up such a role He also shows the desire to tackle issues through more of a social standpoint. It also seems like he understands the importance of the church in the modern world and the implications of our current world. Therefore, it is safe to say that Pope Leo XIV will be an excellent Pontiff, we just have to wait and see.

Article by Daniel McGhee (S4)

A Day in the Life in Norway

Hi my name is Olivia and today I'm going to be talking about a day in the life in Norway and discussing how fun Norway can be. This is also a brilliant place to go and I would highly recommend it to anyone who's looking for a good place to go and explore.

Morning

I started off by waking up in the morning and getting ready for the day and heading down for breakfast in the buffet and I got pancakes, cereal and orange juice to top it all off. After that I then went back to my room with my dad and we got ready to leave the ship and go exploring.

Afternoon

Once we were off the ship we then went to see what there was to do and we saw that there was a boat trip that took you around the area and see what it was really like. So we all decided to go on as a family (it was so fun.) Once we got off the boat we then went back on the ship and went to the pool for a bit and then we watched the sail away.

Night

Once we watched the sail way we then went back to the room and got ready for the night, once we were ready we went down to get dinner, I had tomato pasta with a side of garlic bread , it was so good after that we the went to deck 16/17 to watch a show before we then went to bed to do it all again tomorrow.

Article by Olivia Magee (S3)

The Power of Science

Science holds immense power to improve lives, understand the world and address complex challenges. Through scientific inquiry, experimentation and analysis. Science also plays a crucial role in influencing decision making as evidenced by the use of scientific reports and data.

In a more detailed way Science helps us understand the World and the making of new discoveries because the world changes everyday and we see new things and more advanced technology.

Science also helps us with problem solving and improves our lives like for example the global challenges we have today such as climate changes. Even the production of new products like medicine which are used to save lives.

Science improves our decision making and shapes policies in areas like environmental protection, public health and economic development.

Science fuels innovation by providing the knowledge and tools for new discoveries and technologies. The scientific method of observation, experimentation and analysis is a powerful tool for acquiring knowledge and solving problems.

In conclusion, Science helps us understand ourselves as we change everyday and also as new things are being made and solve complex problems around us.

Article by Onyinyechi Uche (S3)

Summer Crafts

While some may be away on their holidays, some may have a staycation. If this is the case and you're a little bored, why not try some of these fun summer crafts either alone or with friends/family, (which are really simple and easy to do!)

Hand Painting Tote Bags

Grab some paint and a plain old tote bag at the back of your wardrobe and jazz it up to get shopping with it!

Summer Scrapbooking

Keep track of all your summer adventures with a fun handmade summer scrapbook! Memories that will last a lifetime can be documented in it, and you could even use things as little as train tickets as a souvenir from your trip.

Paint Some Sea Shells 🐚

Like the tote bags, take a trip to the beach, collect some shells and you’ve got an activity you can take your time with, and relax doing throughout the hols! Plus, you could give the seashells tongue twister a go while you're at it for a laugh with friends.

Decorate Photo Frames! 📷

Decorate some bland old photo frames with your bestie, plus, you could even use it as a birthday gift!

Decorate some sunglasses! 👓

This craft is great if you're going to any concerts or summer festivals to really make your outfit pop! Or just for fun of course.

We hope everybody has a safe, fun, and happy summer from everybody at Trinity Times, and who knows, maybe you will give some of these simple, but fun crafts a go!

“Summer is the perfect time to craft your own memories!”

~ Unknown 🌅

Article by Caera Neeson (S3) 😀