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John O’Donnell, News Editor
May 29, 2025
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Pope Leo XIV greets media workers during an audience with thousands of journalists and media workers on May 12, 2025 at Paul VI Hall in Vatican City, Vatican. The audience with journalists has become a tradition among newly elected popes.

Pope Francis passes, Leo XIV elected pope. – NYT

Leader of the Catholic Church Pope Francis passed away April 21. This prompted an event known as a conclave, where cardinals (the highest up figures in the Catholic Church beside the pope) under 80 years old gather to select a new pope. The newest pope Leo XIV, whose given name is Robert Prevost, was elected March 8. Leo XIV is now the 267th pope and the leader of more than 1.4 billion followers.

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John O’Donnell
John O’Donnell, News Editor
What’s up Hoover, My name is John O’Donnell and this is my first year on the newspaper team. I’m excited to work on The Viking Views in such an important year. I’m looking forward to my job as news editor. Peace out!