A Texas district attorney is calling for stricter bail amid a manhunt for a murder suspect who allegedly cut off his ankle monitor and fled before his trial was scheduled to begin on Monday.Kaufman County authorities have been searching for Trevor McEuen, who allegedly admitted to shooting and killing his neighbor, horse trainer Aaron Martinez, in 2023, since early this week."As our community continues to await the apprehension of Trevor McEuen, the individual indicted for the capital murder of Mr. Martinez, Kaufman County District Attorney Erleigh Wiley expresses her strong support for Governor Abbott's proposed bail reform legislation," the Kaufman County DA's office said in a Tuesday press release. "This legislation seeks a constitutional amendment that would empower judges to deny bond to individuals charged with violent offenses, including capital murder."The DA's office further noted that a court imposed a $2 million bond for McEuen after his arrest, "along with the strictest possible conditions, including electric monitoring and house arrest."TEXAS MANHUNT UNDERWAY FOR SUSPECT WHO REMOVED ANKLE MONITOR"Whether the bond is $2 million, $5 million, or more if a defendant can post it, they will walk free," Wiley said in a statement.Gov. Greg Abbott's office said in a statement Wednesday that he held a roundtable at the Texas Public Policy Foundation "to demand legislators fix Texas' deadly and broken bail system to ensure dangerous criminals are kept behind bars."Abbott is pushing legislation that would:KENTUCKY COURTHOUSE WHERE SHERIFF ALLEGEDLY KILLED JUDGE PLAGUED BY SEX ABUSE ALLEGATIONS: LAWSUITIn the hunt for McEuen, local authorities have requested that anyone aware of suspicious activity in the area contact 911, though they urged residents not to attempt to apprehend him.McEuen faces charges of capital murder, four counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and murder after he allegedly shot 35-year-old Martinez in May 2023. Martinez was found dead from gunshot wounds inside a truck parked outside his home at the time.Police observed McEuen driving away from the house and followed him until he came to a stop. He then refused to exit the vehicle, engaging in a standoff with police until a SWAT team took him into custody two years ago, according to Fox 4.KAREN READ'S GOOGLE TIMELINE DERAILED AGAIN AS 2ND EXPERT DISPUTES DEFENSE CLAIMSFormer Texas Rep. Mayra Flores said in a Facebook post following Martinez's death that she met his family at an event near Kaufman County.Martinez's obituary states that his "biggest accomplishments were owning his own business, becoming a U.S. Citizen, building his dream ranch, giving back to the community but most of all his dear Children.""The Martinez family is seeking justice after Aaron Martinez was killed by his neighbor, Trevor McEuen," she said. "The family is demanding Trevor McEuen be charged with a hate crime."Authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the suspect's whereabouts. Tipsters can contact the Kaufman County Sheriffs Office at 469-376-4500 or share anonymous information by calling Kaufman County Crime Stoppers at 1-877-847-7522."Justice for the Martinez family will come," Wiley said. "In the meantime, we ask the public to stay alert and help us ensure the safety of our community."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP"If seen do not approach himreport any sightings to authorities immediately," the sheriff's office said Monday.Fox News Digital has reached out to the Kaufman County Sheriff's Office for an update on the search for McEuen.Fox News' Anders Hagstorm contributed to this story.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff to take up the highest seat in the Catholic Church, returned to the Sistine Chapel on Friday to deliver his first mass in an address to the more than 1.4 billion Catholics he now leads.The pontiff urged outreach and missionary work and warned that much of what the Church stands for, and the belief in Jesus Christ, has been lessened in the eyes of both believers and non-believers."Today, too, there are many settings in which Jesus, although appreciated as a man, is reduced to a kind of charismatic leader or superman," he said in a homily translated from Italian, warning that this has led to even baptized Christians living in "a state of practical atheism."FIRST AMERICAN ELECTED PONTIFF, GET TO KNOW POPE LEO XIV"There are many settings in which the Christian faith is considered absurd, meant for the weak and unintelligent. Settings where other securities are preferred, like technology, money, success, power, or pleasure," the pope said.The new pontiff will face many challenges ahead as followers wait to see how he will lead the church and which issues he will choose to put great emphasis on.The pope has not said why he chose the name Leo to call himself, but papal names signify predecessors or values they admire, suggesting the newest pontiff will put great emphasis on social issues based on others in the papacy who have held that name.Like his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo is expected to focus on humanity and kindness, particularly in the face of global migration and helping the poor.It remains unclear how this American pope will interact with the Trump administration, given apparent divisions over positions on the treatment of migrants and other issues involving human rights.POPE LEO XIV, VILLANOVA GRAD, INTRODUCES HIMSELF ADORNED IN SYMBOLISM, PROVERBIAL RELIGIOUS DEVOTIONIn his homily, the pope also pointed to a loss of faith and argued it has not only led to a loss in the meaning of life, but a loss in "human dignity.""These are contexts where it is not easy to preach the Gospel and bear witness to its truth, where believers are mocked, opposed, despised or at best tolerated and pitied," he said.Pope Leo went on to say that "A lack of faith is often tragically accompanied by the loss of meaning in life, the neglect of mercy, appalling violations of human dignity, the crisis of the family and so many other wounds that afflict our society."

House Republicans are trying to find the right cocktail of tax reductions and new revenue to pass President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" by Memorial Day.No taxes on tips is politically popular and is a key campaign promise of the president, but a coalition of deficit hawks could block that if the GOP fails to find revenue to cover the gap.That is why the president pushed House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., this week to raise taxes on the super rich.HORSE SENSE: HOUSE REPUBLICANS WORK TO PASS BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILLTrump is considering allowing the rate on individuals making $2.5 million or more to increase by 2.6%, from 37% to 39.6%, Fox News Digital reported Thursday.Such a move would resonate with working-class Americans who elected the president. However, many conservatives have signed pledges for years against raising any taxes.Trump wrote in a Truth Social post Friday morning, "The problem with even a TINY tax increase for the RICH, which I and all others would graciously accept in order to help the lower and middle income workers, is that the Radical Left Democrat Lunatics would go around screaming, Read my lips, the fabled Quote by George Bush the Elder that is said to have cost him the Election. NO, Ross Perot cost him the Election! In any event, Republicans should probably not do it, but Im OK if they do!!!"CAPITOL HILL LAWMAKERS REACT TO ELECTION OF FIRST AMERICAN POPE: UNBELIEVABLEA deduction for state and local taxes (SALT) also remains unresolved as a group of Republican representatives from New York threaten to vote against the latest proposal. Meantime, a debate rages about health assistance.House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, accused Democrats of trying to "paralyze our conference" and "frighten" Republicans about Medicare and Medicaid cuts. Specifics are key."Until we see what comes out of the committee, I dont know whats on and whats off," said Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, R-Md.

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If Abdul Carter's jersey number selections were a batting average, he would be in the Hall of Fame.At least he can now build a Hall of Fame resume on a number that could go down in New York Giants lore.After getting shut down to wearing both Lawrence Taylor's No. 56 and Phil Simms' No. 11, Carter, the third overall pick of the draft, has settled on No. 51.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe Giants announced that Carter will wear the number for rookie minicamp (Jaxson Dart was given No. 6, and Cam Skattebo No. 44), but the numbers are subject to change.Carter asked Taylor, perhaps the greatest Giant and defensive player ever, whether he could wear his No. 56, which was retired by the Giants in 1994. It was a hard no from LT himself.Later on, Simms said he would allow Carter to wear his No. 11, which was retired by the Giants in 1995.Carter wore the number throughout his career at Penn State, a badge of honor at the school. It is given to a player the university, and the last representative, feels is worthy. The previous Nittany Lion to wear it before Carter was Micah Parsons, who wears it now with the Dallas Cowboys.However, that request was ultimately shut down by Simms' family after a lengthy, fiery debate among the members of the household.Upon hearing the news, Carter joked that he would "be out there with just my last name on my jersey, no number." But, he'll be at minicamp with a number that likely has never even been considered being retired.ROBERT GRIFFIN III, WIFE RIP BILL BELICHICK AND JORDON HUDSON AFTER CBS INTERVIEW: 'I'VE HAD ENOUGH'No. 51 was worn last season by edge rusher Azeez Ojulari, who is now with the Philadelphia Eagles. It was first seen on a Giant in 1946 by Chet Gladchuk.The most notable Giant to wear the number is Zak DeOssie, a two-time Super Bowl champion long snapper who wore it from 2004 to 2017.Last season, the team unretired Ray Flahertys No. 1 for wide receiver Malik Nabers, who wore No. 9 throughout college. Flaherty's number retirement was the first in professional football history. Flahertys family gave the Giants permission to unretire the number for Nabers, who wore it well. Nabers, as a rookie, set the franchise record for most receptions in a season, with 109.The G-Men have 13 retired numbers for 14 players. (The No. 14 is for Ward Cuff and Y.A. Tittle.) Warren Moon recently granted Cam Ward permission to wear No. 1 with the Tennessee Titans.Follow Fox News Digitalssports coverage on X,and subscribe tothe Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

A Jewish Columbia University student alleged that he and his friends were shoved and he was elbowed in the ribs after a violent anti-Israel mob took over a library on campus Wednesday."It felt like a stampede. My friends and I were shoved, it wasnt clear if it was because we were Jewish, or it was just a mob action. Later, when I was in the lobby of the library, a supporter of the demonstrators walked past me and elbowed me in the ribs. It was surreal," a Columbia Ph.D. student originally from Israel told Fox News Digital.He said that the demonstration inside Columbias Butler Library in which hundreds of masked agitators swarmed the building, pushing public safety officers as they forced their way inside kept him stranded inside for three hours in an "extremely hostile environment" while he was trying to research.The Ph.D. student said that public safety officers were able to put the room on lockdown after 10 or 15 minutes, but that swarms of demonstrators attempted to push their way past them from both directions.COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR SHARES HOW PROTESTERS 'CONQUERED' CLASS AND DISTRIBUTED ANTISEMITIC PROPAGANDA"Theres this mass rush of people swept in, they were all wearing masks, the keffiyehs came out, the masks came out. There was a lot of shoving, the mob inside was really just trying to ram through the security," he told Fox News Digital.Eventually, public safety officials escorted him outside the main room of the library into the lobby. The student, who was wearing a yarmulke, claimed that at that time a woman walked past him and elbowed him in the ribs.The Ph.D. student told Fox News Digital that he was also subject to antisemitic verbal abuse by the unruly mob, and that this was far from the first time."I was called a genocider, I was called a perpetual victim. That was just yesterday," he said.Columbia acting president Claire Shipman condemned the demonstration as "utterly unacceptable."The rabble-rousers were seen putting stickers over security cameras, vandalizing desks and bookshelves in the library, chanting, "Long live the intifada!" and pounding on drums and screaming through bullhorns as frustrated undergrads attempted to study for their upcoming finals, according to students present at the time.The words "Columbia will burn 4 the martyrs" were scrawled across a library display case, according to the Columbia Jewish and Israeli Students social media account.Another social media account showed a demonstrator yelling, "Dont let this guy in, hes a fking Zionist," when a Jewish student attempted to enter the library.COLUMBIA ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTER MAHMOUD KHALIL CAN BE DEPORTED, JUDGE RULES"I was in shock. I couldnt believe what was happening," Columbia sophomore Josh Segal told Fox News Digital.Segal, who had just left the library to grab a coffee when the commotion started, said he heard demonstrators who were prevented from entering the library chanting for Hamas Al Qassam brigades. The Al Qassam brigades are the Hamas military troops who perpetrated the Oct. 7 terrorist attack which saw nearly 1,200 people killed, thousands wounded and over 250 kidnapped."It was utter pandemonium. There were hundreds of students studying and doing work. Everyone was in utter shock. The students who were doing work were forced to leave," said Columbia senior Eden Yadegar."Its finals, and Im already far behind. I couldnt do work the whole day because my stuff is stuck there. They chanted, The worst terrorists are American imperialists. Personally, I think Hamas is up there," Segal said.There were 80 arrests after the incident, police sources told Fox News Digital, which Yadegar praised as a "step in the right direction" for the university, which has become a lightning rod for antisemitism following the Oct. 7 terrorist attack.Yadegar, who double majors in Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies, claims the protesters are misrepresenting their treatment by the public safety officers at the scene."The protesters are trying to spin this narrative that they were brutalized by public safety, that they held them hostage in the building. Public safety did everything they could to keep students safe, and encouraged them to leave the building. All they had to do was show their IDs to leave. They refused to do that because theyre hiding their identities like the terrorists they dress up as and emulate," she said.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPYadegar said she hopes the university suspends or expels the "violent, entitled, self-centered" demonstrators."Theyre disrupting the university, theyre spewing vile antisemitic things. making a mockery of a very real war, and the fact that theres American hostages being held hostage by a terrorist organization," she said.

Jordon Hudson is not going anywhere any time soon.A report earlier Friday circulated that UNC athletic staff had barred Hudson, the 24-year-old girlfriend of head coach Bill Belichick, from both the facility and the field.However, the university refuted that, regarding "false" reports of her role.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"While Jordon Hudson is not an employee at the University or Carolina Athletics, she is welcome to the Carolina Football facilities. Jordon will continue to manage all activities related to Coach Belichicks personal brand outside of his responsibilities for Carolina Football and the University," the unversity's athletic program said in a statement.The report came from ex-ESPN employee Pablo Torre, who also said he had heard from sources in the Belichick family that there is a "deep worry" that Hudson could be "detrimental" to his legacy, and they were even "digging" up on her.Shortly after UNC's statement, though, Torre released a statement of his own, backing up his reporting on Hudson being banned from the facility."The University of North Carolina can choose to describe or change its position on Jordon Hudsons involvement however it wishes, following the publication of our episode. We requested comment and filed dozens of FOIA requests that were not satisfied. And we stand by the specific reporting in our episode, which came from the highest levels of the football program," he said.GIANTS ROOKIE ABDUL CARTER SETTLES ON JERSEY NUMBER AFTER LAWRENCE TAYLOR, PHIL SIMMS FIASCOHudson has reportedly been heavily involved in Belichick's professional life since he was hired to be UNC's football coach in December. One report said she struck down the idea of the Tar Heels program being featured in "Hard Knocks."She and Belichick both reportedly expressed concern about fan vitriol, particularly about their relationship, if UNC were to underperform.Apparently, Belichick had asked UNC staff to include Hudson in all emails moving forward.The 73-year-old and 24-year-old made their relationship public last year, which prompted plenty of eyeballs as it is. However, in recent weeks, Hudson gained more notoriety last month when she interrupted a CBS interview with Belichick, resulting in back-and-forth statements between the two parties.

For years now, we have been lectured about the pernicious stereotype of the angry Black woman and its negative effects on society, so imagine my shock when I learned that a 12-foot bronze statue of an angry Black woman had been erected in Times Square.My first thought was, "did white supremacists do this?"The answer is no, but this sculpture is a physical representation of the knots that wokeness has tied the left into, an example of how when one makes race or gender or sexuality their whole identity then without even knowing it a social gravity turns them into the very stereotypes they reject.The statue is called "Grounded in the Stars" by the artist Thomas J Price, and it depicts a heavyset Black woman with braids whose facial expression seems to say, "You are working my very last nerve."TIMES SQUARE TOUTS NEW STATUE OF 12-FOOT TALL BLACK WOMAN AS STARK CONTRAST TO STATUES OF WHITE MENThe first question on many minds was, naturally, why is there a giant statue of an annoyed generic Black woman in Times Square? Are there no notable Black women who actually exist to celebrate? How about a giant Condoleezza Rice, or a somewhat more diminutive Simone Biles?The answer would seem to be that this statue represents the Black everywoman. But if that is the case, why is she wearing the exact dour and dismissive facial expression we are told is a dangerous stereotype?One person who can give us a clue as to how to try to square this circle is none other than first lady-turned podcaster Michelle Obama, who made news recently on the very subject of Black womens anger."The first label they put on us as Black women is that we are angry, and the irony is, like, yeah, I am probably less light than many of my white female friends," said the multi-millionaire graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law, who has graced the cover of countless magazines.Notice the first thing Mrs. Obama says here is that the angry label is "put on us," presumably by White people, but in this case, anger is being put on the face of Black women quite literally by a sculptor who is a Black man, and presumably does not want to perpetuate harmful stereotypes.So why would he present Black women this way? That gets to the second part of Michelle Obamas answer, the part where she says that, indeed, being a Black woman does make her angrier or "less light," than her White friends.What is the statue supposed to say to the person looking at it? It depends on who you are. If you are a Black woman, you are meant to see your own suffering and frustration. If you are not, you are meant to face your complicity in that suffering and frustration.There are precedents for groups claiming negative stereotypes or names as their own in defiance, the classic example being the gay rights movements adoption of "queer." But in this case, the purpose isnt to neuter or disarm the stereotype, but to inflame it.If you took your kid to see the sculpture, they might ask, "Why is she so annoyed?" What are we supposed to say, "Because shes a Black woman?"That sounds ridiculous and offensive, but it's exactly what we are being asked to do when we take in this divisive work of art.In 2022, the Museum of Natural History removed a statue of Teddy Roosevelt from outside its entrance. The problem, we were told, was the depiction of the Indian and the Black man walking beside the Rough Riders horse.Both of the men depicted next to Roosevelt were guides to him. They were proud, erect figures, they were even armed, and neither of had expressions on their faces that make them look like they work at the DMV.Those statues, of proud men of color leading America to the future were deemed offensive and belittling, but somehow an out-of-shape Black woman who looks like she's upset that her fries came out cold is a great celebration of the contributions of her people.Ultimately, this sculpture is a physical representation of the knots that wokeness has tied the Left into. When one makes race or gender or sexuality their whole identity, then, without even knowing it, a social gravity turns them into the very stereotypes they reject.CLICK HERE FOR MORE FOX NEWS OPINIONThere is something to be said for public art being inspirational, carrying the tale of a great man or woman, celebrating natural beauty or the history of the area, but what could this sculpture possibly make us aspire to?Public art can also serve a purpose of reminding us of great tragedies. Many great works of art such as Pablo Picassos "Guernica" depict intense suffering, but if there is such a message here, it really doesnt belong under the glittering lights of the crossroads of the world.Times Square is where tourists go for fun, for shows and dinner, not to be reminded that lots of Black women are supposedly very angry for vague reasons that have something to do with privilege and systemic racism.Enough. This hyper-focus on race and stereotypes has proven for two decades now that it does not improve race relations, it makes them much worse.Im not one to demand that statues come down. Quite the opposite, in fact, and I wont now. But, if we have to have the angry Black lady, can we at least have Teddy Roosevelt back?CLICK HERE FOR MORE FROM DAVID MARCUS

Sparks are flying over taxes that primarily affect Republicans representing districts in Democrat-controlled states, sending tensions skyrocketing as GOP lawmakers negotiate President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."The fight more specifically is about state and local tax deductions, colloquially known as SALT.Republican lawmakers representing high-cost-of-living areas outside big cities had been pushing leaders to raise the current cap on SALT deductions $10,000 for both single filers and married couples in Trump's bill.However, on Thursday night, leaders of the House's SALT Caucus emphatically rejected what they said was an offer from GOP leaders to raise that deduction to $30,000.SCOOP: REPUBLICANS DISCUSS DEFUNDING 'BIG ABORTION' LIKE PLANNED PARENTHOOD IN TRUMP AGENDA BILL"We've negotiated in good faith on SALT from the start fighting for the taxpayers we represent in New York. Yet with no notice or agreement, the Speaker and the House Ways and Means Committee unilaterally proposed a flat $30,000 SALT cap an amount they already knew would fall short of earning our support," the statement said."It's not just insulting it risks derailing President Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. New Yorkers already send far more to Washington than we get back unlike many so-called low-tax states that depend heavily on federal largesse. A higher SALT cap isn't a luxury. It's a matter of fairness. We reject this offer."The statement was signed by Reps. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., Nick LaLota, R-N.Y., Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., and Andrew Garbarino, R-N.Y.However, not all of their delegation is on board.Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., whose district spans a sliver of south Brooklyn and all of Staten Island, told Fox News Digital first that she could support a $30,000 cap."Everyone needs to advocate for the needs of their district. Tripling the deduction to $30,000 will provide much-needed relief for the middle-class and cover 98% of the families in my district," she said.However, a spokesperson for Johnson pointed out that there was no commitment made on any number.Press secretary Athina Lawson wrote on X alongside a report that Johnson "acknowledged" the $30,000 number, "To add vital, missing context: What the Speaker actually said is this is one number among others in ongoing discussions amongst members."She referenced comments Johnson made to reporters on Thursday when asked about the figure. "Ive heard that number, and Ive heard others as well.""Its still an ongoing discussion amongst the members," Johnson said. "Im not going to handicap it because Im not sure exactly what that is, but theres a lot of analysis thats going into it."The Republican majorities in the House and Senate are working on advancing Trump's agenda via the budget reconciliation process, which allows the party in power to move a massive piece of legislation without the opposing party's input, provided it deals with budgetary and other fiscal matters.It is a massive effort across multiple committees of jurisdiction.The Ways & Means Committee, the House's tax-writing panel, is expected to unveil its portion of the bill within days.BROWN UNIVERSITY IN GOP CROSSHAIRS AFTER STUDENT'S DOGE-LIKE EMAIL KICKS OFF FRENZYA meeting to advance that legislation is expected Tuesday afternoon, people familiar with the planning told Fox News Digital.Malliotakis is the only member of the committee who is also a member of the SALT Caucus.Republicans in California, New York and New Jersey have been pushing for the reconciliation bill to lift the SALT deduction cap, which was first implemented in Trump's 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.Some lawmakers have proposed lifting the cap to as high as $100,000, which Republicans in other areas have largely rejected.The blue state Republicans pushing for a larger deduction have argued the issue is critical for their constituents.They are also the most vulnerable lawmakers in the House GOP Conference, and their seats are key to Republicans holding onto their slim majority.Republicans in favor of raising the SALT deduction have also pointed out that while it benefits people in high-cost-of-living areas outside big cities, it is those states that send more tax dollars back to Washington for programs that ultimately benefit the entire country.However, others in conservative circles have pushed back on their efforts."The Republican margin is so small in the House that a handful of New England Republicans have a lot of sway over this bill and are pushing to raise that deduction," said Marc Short, an alumnus of Trump's first administration who played a key role in the 2017 tax negotiations."I think from a tax perspective, what's unfair about that is you're basically taking much of middle America that live in states that are better governed and asking them to subsidize the residents in states that are poorly managed and continue to generate huge deficits."

Several prominent U.S. Catholic bishops and cardinals recalled the spiritual process of electing Pope Leo XIV this week, with Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York hailing the new pontiff as a "citizen of the world" who will seek to build bridges with President Donald Trump and other global leaders.The six clergymen gave some insights into how they see the Pope Leo XIV papacy and said the quick conclave showed unity among the cardinals. They were speaking at the U.S.ConferenceofCatholicBishopsat the Pontifical North American College in Rome on Friday."It should not startle us that we would look to Pope Leo as a bridge builder. That's what the Latin word pontiff means, he's a bridge builder," Dolan said after being asked by a reporter if the pontiff would be a "counterweight" to Trump.POPE LEO XIV, VILLANOVA GRAD, INTRODUCES HIMSELF ADORNED IN SYMBOLISM, PROVERBIAL RELIGIOUS DEVOTION"Will he want to build bridges to Donald Trump? I suppose, but he would want to build bridges with the leader of every nation. So I don't think at all my brother Cardinals would have thought of him as a counterweight to any one person."Pope Leo XIV, Cardinal Robert Prevost, is the first American pope, and much emphasis has been made of his Chicago roots, with speakers blasting songs including "Born in the U.S.A." and "American Pie" as the cardinal electors gathered on stage. The stage was also decorated with Old Glory and a Vatican flag.Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop emeritusofGalveston-Houston, conveyed his pride that they elected an American pope, the first in history."[Pope XIV] is really a citizen of the entire world, since he has spent so much of his ministry missionary work and zeal for Christ in South America in life in missionary work and zeal for work," DiNardo said. "Yes, hes American and yes, he represents the big picture of the church."Dolan agreed, noting the new pontiff is also a citizen of Peru, having spent three decades there as a missionary."He's a citizen of the world. He reminds us that we all have our true citizenship in heaven. As St. Paul taught us, and that is his role as universal pastor, where he comes from is sort of now a thing of the past," he said.Several bishops likened Pope Leo XIV to a fusion of Popes Francis and Benedict, noting his blend of intellectual rigor and pastoral warmth while highlighting his Augustinian background and canon law expertise.POPE LEO XIV GIVES 1ST HOMILY AS AMERICAN PONTIFF, SAYS LOSS IN FAITH HAS LED TO CRISIS IN HUMANITYHis choice of the name "Leo" was seen as significant, referencing both Pope Leo the Great and Leo XIII, signaling an intent to emphasize both strong leadership and social teaching.DiNardo said that Leo the Great was pope in the fifth century when the church was "truly a mess" but he managed to save the city of Rome."He preached Christ crucified, and he preached him as truly Son of God," DiNardo said. "I think Pope Leo [XIV] is a wise, wise man, and he picks up one whose name has multiple figures from Leo the Great to Leo the 13th, all of whom can speak to us both on terms of social doctrine and in terms of doctrine of who Jesus is."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThe bishops emphasized the spiritual, emotional and symbolic significance of the conclave. They described it as a deeply prayerful and unifying experience. The U.S. had 10 voting cardinals in the conclave, the second-highest number of any country.Other speakers included: Cardinal Joseph Tobin, ArchbishopofNewark; Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishopof Chicago; Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop EmeritusofWashington; Cardinal Robert McElroy, Archbishop of Washington; and Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the U.S.A.Asked about the reported simplicity of the meals the cardinals were served during the conclave, Dolan joked: "Let's just say it was a good, good, good impetus to get this over with."