SBS News in Filipino, Friday 9 May 2025

St. Peter's packed with faithful celebrates the announcement of the new Pope

05/08/2025 Rome, Vatican City, Faithful in St. Peter's Square awaiting the election of the new Pope. Ps: the photo can be used respecting the context in which it was taken, and without defamatory intent of the decorum of people.. Credit: Stefano Ronchini / ipa-agency.net/PA/AAP Image

Here are today's top stories on SBS Filipino.


Key Points
  • The Catholic Church has a new leader, Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead it.
  • President Donald Trump congratulates the appointment of the new Pope, calling it a 'great honour' for the US.
  • Update on Australian election results: Greens leader Adam Bandt accepts defeat; Senator Jacinda Price leaves Nationals to join Liberals; Liberal Party leader to be voted in on Tuesday, May 13.

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