Tom Cruise is fondly remembering an experience with ex-wife Nicole Kidman.Cruise, who was married to Kidman from 1990 to 2001, spoke to Sight and Sound magazine about his collaboration with legendary director Stanley Kubrick for 1999's "Eyes Wide Shut." In the erotic thriller, Cruise and Kidman co-star as a married couple, something Cruise now says was his idea."It was a great experience," he told the outlet of making the movie, according to Deadline. "I was very excited to do it. I knew Stanleys movies very well, and I was introduced to him through ["The Firm" director] Sydney Pollack. So, Stanley called Sydney cause he wanted me to make a movie. He sent me a fax.TOM CRUISE, ANA DE ARMAS SPOTTED STROLLING TOGETHER IN LONDON PARK ON HER 37TH BIRTHDAY"I flew out to his house, and I landed in his backyard. I read the script the day before, and we spent the day talking about it. I knew all of his films. I spoke to Scorsese about him and Sydney Pollack so I knew what he did and how he worked. Then it was basically he and I getting to know each other. And when we were doing that, I suggested Nicole play the role [of Alice]. Because obviously shes a great actress."He called making the movie "a very unique experience" and recalled that when they arrived to film, "the script was just an idea. We [were] constantly rewriting the scenes and shooting the scenes and then reshooting the scenes to really find the tone of the film."LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSCruise and Kidman met while filming another movie together, "Days of Thunder," and they adopted two children together, Isabella and Connor, during their marriage.After Cruise filed for divorce in 2001, citing "irreconcilable differences," Kidman married country star Keith Urban in 2006. The two are still together and share two daughters.Cruise also remarried in 2006 to actress Katie Holmes. They welcomed one daughter, Suri, before divorcing in 2012.More recently, the actor has been linked romantically to "Knives Out" actress Ana de Armas.The two have been spotted together multiple times in recent months, including in London on de Armas' birthday April 30. In a photo and video captured by a bystander and shared on X, Cruise was seen wearing a white polo T-shirt with dark blue jeans while de Armas sported a light-colored T-shirt with jeans, white sneakers and a brown cross-body bag.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERThe day before de Armas' birthday, Cruise and the Cuba native were photographed as they disembarked a helicopter flown by the "Mission Impossible" star.Two weeks earlier, the pair were spotted after another helicopter ride. On April 13, Cruise and de Armas exited the actor's helicopter in London that took off from Madrid, Spain.At the time, a source told People the pair were not romantically involved and were accompanied on the trip by director Doug Liman. The group is reportedly working on a new project, but no additional information was provided.Romance rumors began to swirl when de Armas and Cruise were photographed together for the first time the night before Valentine's Day in London.Fox News Digital's Ashley Hume contributed to this report.

What should have been the happiest day of 17-year-old Darla Svenbys life became quickly mired in heartbreak.After a long night of labor at St. Margarets Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama, the young woman was told her baby was breech and that a C-section was necessary.A few hours later, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy.FIRST LADY MELANIA TRUMP WELCOMES MILITARY MOMS TO WHITE HOUSE FOR MOTHER'S DAYBut there was no celebration. The unwed mother had made the painful decision to allow her child to be adopted.As the adoptive parents tingled with joy, the young mother who had just given birth was left with a hollow ache."Please," she cried to her nurse. "Please let me hold my baby. Just once. I need to tell him goodbye."Nurse Danella Walters was a woman of deep faith.She had seen many mothers in distress during her years of service, but she also knew the hospitals policy: Birth mothers were not permitted to bond with their babies in adoption cases.MOTHER'S DAY QUIZ! HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW THE ANNUAL HOLIDAY FOR MOMS?But something about this young mother's raw grief struck her to the core.Moments later, Darla Svenbys own mother entered the room. She gently told her daughter that shed seen and even held the baby. The young new mom couldn't stop her tears.Mrs. Svenby reached out to hug her daughter, whispering, "Hes perfect."Those simple words settled Darla Sveny's sobs into silence.Her mother went on, "Hes beautiful. I prayed for him. And I promised God we would pray for him every day of our lives."The daughter agreed. "We will, Mama."FOR MOTHER'S DAY, A VIRGINIA MOM'S STUNNING DISCOVERY REMINDS HER OF GOD'S LOVING PRESENCEBut when her mother left to buy something special for the baby to wear home, the agony returned, as did the tears.Signing the birth certificate giving her son a name she knew might be changed was almost too much to bear.Nurse Walters stood by silently, paperwork in hand, witnessing the young mother's sorrow.Then came a ray of sunshine. During a shift change, the nurse furtively reentered the room cradling something in a blanket. Darlas baby."Your broken heart was breaking mine," the nurse whispered.The young mother gasped as she took her infant into her arms.She inhaled his scent, kissed his tiny head. "I love you," she whispered over and over. "Ill pray for you every day. I promise."The nurse would never forget that snapshot of memory.The years passed. Darla Svenby and her high school sweetheart, Randy, married and had four sons.The Air Force moved the family to Alaska. But every day, the mom kept her promise by praying for the son she would never forget.Meanwhile, Danella Walters retired from nursing and raised a daughter of her own, Amanda. One night, her daughter brought home a young man named Chad.While Walters liked him, she couldn't help sense a deep hurt that he was trying to hide.It wasnt long before Chad shared that hed been adopted at birth."All I know is my birth mom gave me up at Jackson Hospital," he said, with some bitterness in his voice.The retired nurse's heart skipped. She had seen that pain before."You should know," she said carefully, "that a lot of birth mothers never stop praying and grieving for their child."She told him the story of a young mother, just 17, who cried out for one final chance to hold her baby. Who covered his face with kisses. She loved him so deeply, she allowed others to give him a better life.The young man listened in silence.Some time later, Amanda and Chad got married. When they were expecting their own first child, Chad decided to seek his birth records.He opened the official-looking envelope at Danella Walters kitchen table. He stared at the name of his mother: Darla Svenby.Then his eyes narrowed at the name of the hospital.Meanwhile, Danella Walters' eyes were tearing up. She hadnt remembered the name of that young girl years ago, but she was certain her suspicions were correct.For more Lifestyle articles, visitfoxnews.com/lifestyle"You were born at St. Margarets," she said quietly. "Not Jackson. I held you. And I want you to know: Your mother loved you more than anything in the world."It was a Godwink.Once they found an obituary for Darla Svenby's mother, the young couple traced Darla now Darla Allgood to Alaska.Darla's husband then surprised her with the news.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"Our son called," he told her."Which one?" she said, laughing."No," he said gently. "Our other son Chad."Her knees nearly buckled. Her prayers were answered.When mother and son lost but found finally met, they embraced like no time had passed at all.The young man, now a husband, even put his head against his mom just as he did as an infant.When the family put the pieces of the puzzle together that Chads mother-in-law, Danella Walters, was the very nurse who had broken the rules and brought Darla Svenby her baby all those years before the full beauty of Gods divinely aligned plan unfolded.It was love.It was prayer.It was lots of Godwinks.This story is by SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt and is published by special permission. Copyright SQuire Rushnell and Louise DuArt. Anyone can learn more about the Godwinks projects at www.godwinks.com.

As officials in the White House became increasingly concerned about the escalation in the conflict between Pakistan and India, it was decided Friday morning that Vice President JD Vance would call Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Twenty-four hours before President Donald Trump announced on social media Saturday morning that a ceasefire had been reached, the scramble in the White House began.Senior officials began to fear that the situation could spiral out of control with neither side seriously considering options for de-escalation after Pakistan hit back at Indian military sites on Friday following an Indian missile attack on Pakistan.The strikes mark the latest escalation between the nuclear-armed rivals, a move triggered by a mass shooting for which India blames Pakistan.PAKISTAN SAYS IT HAS STRUCK MILITARY TARGETS INSIDE INDIA IN SERIES OF NEW ATTACKSIn his noon phone call with Modi, Vance made it clear that the U.S. believed that there was a high probability of dramatic escalation as the conflict went into the weekend.The vice president encouraged Modi to consider de-escalation options, including a potential off-ramp that U.S. officials knew the Pakistanis would be amenable to.Modi listened to the vice presidents message, although he didnt explicitly indicate openness to any of the options put forth.Vance's call to Modi came less than a month after he met with the Indian leader in New Delhi to discuss trade talks.From that point, key U.S. officials continued to work the phones with their counterparts in India and Pakistan into the night to help re-establish communications between the two sides, allowing them to work out terms for a ceasefire in the next 12 to 18 hours.PAKISTAN, INDIA SUGGEST POSSIBLE DE-ESCALATION AMID BOTH COUNTRIES' MISSILE STRIKES"After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE," President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social just before 8 a.m. on Saturday. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!"House Republican Conference Chair Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., reacted to the president's announcement byreferring to himin a post on X as "The Peace President."U.S. Secretary of StateMarco Rubionoted in a statement that he and Vance had engaged with officials from the two foreign countries."Over the past 48 hours, Vice President Vance and I have engaged with senior Indian and Pakistani officials, including Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Shehbaz Sharif, External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, and National Security Advisors Ajit Doval and Asim Malik," Rubio said in thestatement."I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site," he continued. "We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace."Vance wrote in aposton X, "Great work from the Presidents team, especially Secretary Rubio. And my gratitude to the leaders of India and Pakistan for their hard work and willingness to engage in this ceasefire."

New Democratic National Committee Vice Chair David Hogg told "Real Time" host Bill Maher on Friday that the Democratic Party lost in 2024 because they paid two billion dollars to get voters not to believe their own eyes and ears.Hogg, the 25-year-old progressive, who was elected to the position earlier this year, argued that his party lost voters among most demographics last November because they wanted voters to believe former President Biden was fine and that the economy was good, despite Americans seeing the opposite."People said to us that Joe Biden is too old, and they said that prices are too high. And we said with the power of two billion behind us, No, hes not, then Yes, he is, and then, No, theyre not. Look at this graph of the stock market," he said on the HBO talk show.BILL MAHER OFFERS OPEN LETTER TO POP STAR CHAPPELL ROAN ON ISRAEL: YOU DONT KNOW MUCH ABOUT HISTORYPrior to Hoggs theory, Maher argued that wokeness was what prompted the loss. "It was more the woke stuff, wasnt it? Isnt that the strategy that Trump employed? Like, Shes for they/them and hes for you. That was the big ad that worked."Hogg acknowledged the point but zoomed out, saying it was more about President Donald Trump showing voters that he heard their concerns, while Democratic leaders seemed to deny what their voters were really feeling."I think the reason why that worked though, Bill, is because people felt like they werent heard by us," he said.DAVID HOGG AND EX-TRUMP OFFICIAL SPAR IN FIERY CLASH OVER KILMAR ABREGO GARCIA DEPORTATIONAfter mentioning the party covering for Biden, or being in denial about prices, he declared, "If you tell people not to believe their eyes and their wallets, youre going to lose them."The progressive has taken heat from fellow Democratic figures since being elected to the vice chair position.He made headlines last month for clashing with veteran Democratic strategist James Carville during an episode of journalist Tara Palmeris podcast. The two sparred over Hoggs strategy of primarying older Democratic lawmakers in blue districts to make room for new Democratic leaders.Carville criticized it as "abominable" and "jacka--ery of the highest level" for prioritizing pushing out Democrats over beating Republicans. Hogg shot back that the party is capable of both. Carville demanded Hogg focus on winning elections against the GOP.CLICK HERE FOR MORE COVERAGE OF MEDIA AND CULTUREHogg insisted that the point of his strategy is to "win elections.""Its not to win an election in Queens which you dont ever run against a Republican. Its to help Democrats win elections."The two ended up burying the hatchet, with Carville posting to X that the DNC "needs him," as he "fights" for the party.Hoggs strategy even ran afoul of new DNC Chair Ken Martin, who said in an April conference call, "I've said to him, if you want to challenge incumbents, you're more than free to do that, but just not as an officer of the DNC, because our job is to be neutral arbiters. We can't be both the referee and also the player at the same time."Fox News Digitals Lindsay Kornick contributed to this report.

Kelsea Ballerini and Chase Stokes couldn't look more in love when they stepped out onto the ACM Awards red carpet together.The couple couldn't keep their hands off each other as they posed for photos. Stokes looked dapper in black dress pants, a black suit jacket and a black shirt underneath, while Ballerini wore a figure-hugging nude sequined gown with a black top and fabric flowing out of the skirt to form a train.She styled her hair in a low ponytail with the front pieces left out to frame her face. The "Peter Pan" singer kept her makeup looking natural and kept her accessories to a minimum, with just a ring on her finger.Ballerini posted photos of her look on Instagram, and fans were quick to comment on her appearance, with one writing, "Absolutely beautiful!!!" and another adding, "Thats our Entertainer of the Year and our Entertainer of the Decade!"KELSEA BALLERINI SAYS DIVORCE SHOULD NOT BE GLAMORIZED 3 YEARS AFTER HER MARRIAGE ENDEDAPP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POSTMillie Bobby Brown posted a tribute to her husband, Jake Bongiovi, on his birthday, posting a series of photos of the two of them together, captioning the post, "happy birthday hubby theres no one like you," adding a few heart emojis.One of the photos features Bongiovi standing in front of the ocean at sunset as he looks out onto the sea, while the others show them together.In one of the photos, the two can be seen taking a selfie of security camera footage of them while checking out at a grocery store and making silly faces, while another showed them all dressed up and posing in their glam."Fav & the best couple," one fan wrote in the comments section, while another added, "hbd jakee!! u two are literally perfect together." Bongiovi also took to the comments section to thank his wife, simply writing, "Love you," with a heart emoji.LIKE WHAT YOURE READING? CLICK HERE FOR MORE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSKylie Jenner and Timothe Chalamet made their red carpet debut as a couple while at the 70th David Di Donatello at Cinecitta Studios, where Jenner supported Chalamet as he received the David for Cinematic Excellence award. The actor posed with his arm around the reality star's waist.The Oscar-nominated star wore a double-breasted velvet black Tom Ford suit, which he paired with black boots and a white gardenia tucked into his breast pocket. Jenner stunned in a black Schiaparelli dress with thin straps and black thread embroidery.Jenner styled her hair in a slick-back bun and kept her makeup look natural. She accessorized the look with a black velvet purse and mismatched earrings."Beautiful kylie!!! happy to see you were there to support Timothe," one fan wrote in the comments section of her Instagram post featuring photos from the evening.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE ENTERTAINMENT NEWSLETTERAPP USERS CLICK HERE FOR POSTLionel Richie's daughter Sofia Richie posted photos from her family vacation to paradise on Instagram, captioning the post, "So thankful for the moments." The post featured a carousel of photos, including pictures of her in her bikini on the beach, ocean views and photos of her daughter.In some of the photos, Richie can be seen cuddling with her husband, Elliot Grange, on the beach.The post also included a family photo, taken from the back, featuring the couple looking out onto the water while on a boat, with their daughter, Eloise, sitting in between them, also enjoying the view."You are a great Mom & Wife! Enjoy your Vacation! Kids grow up so fast!" one fan wrote in the comments section, while another added, "Sweetest family vacay."

Shedeur Sanders walked to the microphone Saturday to speak with reporters at Cleveland Browns rookie minicamp. The incoming Browns quarterback fielded questions about President Donald Trump's decision to speak out during Sanders' NFL Draft slide and competing for the starting job.But the 23-year-old also took a moment to address questions about the jersey number he'll wear during his first season in the NFL.On Tuesday, the Browns released jersey numbers for their rookie class and free agents. The announcement confirmed Sanders would wear No. 12.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMWide receiver DeAndre Carter will wear No. 2 for Cleveland.SHEDEUR SANDERS' FIRST LOOK AT BROWNS LOCKER HAS DEION SANDERS CRACKING JOKES: 'LET'S GO #2 I MEAN #12'Sanders wore No. 2 at Colorado. There was some speculation Sanders could make an offer to Carter to regain his college football number."My signing bonus aint that high right now," Sanders said.Sanders did land several notable name, image and likeness (NIL) deals during his collegiate career.He was projected to go as early as No. 2 overall before his much-discussed NFL Draft slide. The Browns selected the signal-caller in the fifth round.Sheduer finished the 2024 college football season with 4,134 passing yards. He will join a crowded quarterback room in Cleveland that also includes Deshaun Watson, Joe Flacco, Dillon Gabriel and Kenny Pickett.Gabriel, who the Browns drafted in the third round, took an equal number of snaps as Sanders during a roughly 90-minute practice session at minicamp.Browns coach Kevin Stefanski complimented both rookies."I think the fun part is weve spent so much predraft time with these players, particularly when were talking about our quarterbacks with Dillon and Shedeur," he said. "Weve spent meeting time with them out of this building. Weve taken them through walk-throughs, and then they get to go do it in uniform with the helmets on and just see what they can take from the meeting room to the grass."Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

Democratic lawmakers and protesters on Friday stormed the gate of Delaney Hall Detention Center, a secure immigration facility in Newark, New Jersey, to advocate for detainees Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin categorized as "murderers, terrorists, child rapists and MS-13 gang members."A group of protesters, including members of Congress, chased after a bus of detainees entering the security gate, before storming the gate and breaking into the facility, according to a news release from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).NEWARK MAYOR ARRESTED AS DEM CONGRESS MEMBERS STORM NEW JERSEY ICE PRISON TO CONDUCT OVERSIGHT VISITRep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., later wrote in an X post that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) "shoved" her and "manhandled" Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-N.J.Yet, Homeland Security footage posted to X on Saturday appears to show McIver pushing and elbowing officials as they stood defending the gate.DHS posted on X, "Meet who the New Jersey lawmakers are fighting for:"WHITE HOUSE BLASTS DEMS CROSSING THE LINE BY STORMING ICE FACILITYOn April 29, ICE's Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Newark and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Newark arrested Chinchilla Caballero in Bloomfield, New Jersey pursuant to a warrant for the arrest of an alien.Agents served him with a notice to appear and detained him in ICE custody pending removal proceedings.Chinchilla Caballero is a positive match to "numerous TECS lookouts" and is a known active member of MS13, according to the DHS.Ramos Marin is wanted in Brazil for homicide and has an International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) Red Notice.A "Red Notice" is a request to law enforcement worldwide to find and provisionally arrest a person, according to INTERPOL's website.On April 29, ICE's ERO Newark, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) SAC Newark, and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Newark, served him with a notice to appear, according to the DHS.He is in ICE custody without bond.The ICE/ERO Newark Fugitive Operations Unit in New Jersey detained Saravia Santamaria, a citizen and national of El Salvador.On May 1, ICE ERO officers together with HSI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) special agents arrested Santamaria without incident outside his residence in North Bergen, New Jersey.He was allegedly captured in relation to a "Raven" operation and "known and verified" MS-13 gang affiliations, according to the DHS.On May 5, ICE Newark arrested Adonis Estevez Bello, a 23-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic.Estevez Bello has multiple felony convictions for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, drug trafficking, resisting arrest, and possession of a weapon for unlawful purposes, according to the DHS.Estevez Bello also has an active gang affiliation with the street gang, "Dominicans dont play," officials said.ERO Newark issued him a notice to appear, and he will remain in ICE custody pending a removal hearing.WHO IS THE DEMOCRATIC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE ARRESTED FOR TRESPASSING AT AN ICE DETENTION CENTER?On May 5, ICE Newark arrested Maximo Nunez, a 58-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic.Nunez has felony arrests for possession of a controlled dangerous substance, obstructing administration of law, aggravated unlicensed driving, assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill, and interfering with custody of children, according to the DHS.ERO Newark issued him a notice to appear, and he will remain in ICE custody pending a removal hearing.DHS did not immediately respond to further inquiries from Fox News Digital.

Former Chicago White Sox pitcher Erick Fedde had a hilarious reaction when he found new pope Robert Prevost's favorite baseball team.Fedde, 32, is now a member of the St. Louis Cardinals and was asked about Pope Leo XIV's White Sox fandom Friday."Well, maybe he had to pray a few times watching us," Fedde said via the New York Post.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMFedde was part of the White Sox team that went a putrid 41-121 last season, setting the record for most losses by a team in modern MLB history.A video surfaced online Friday of Prevost in the crowd wearing White Sox gear during the 2005 World Series when the White Sox played the Houston Astros. The White Sox swept the Astros to win that World Series but have not won a playoff series since then.POPE LEO XIV'S SPORTS FANDOM COMING TO LIGHT WITH WHITE SOX WORLD SERIES APPEARANCE, VILLANOVA-KNICKS TIESThe first-ever American Pope was rumored to have been a Chicago Cubs fan, but his brother John confirmed Prevost is indeed a White Sox fan.Fedde was one of the lone bright spots from last seasons dreadful White Sox team. He went 7-4 in 21 starts with a 3.11 ERA and was traded to the Cardinals at the trade deadline.This season has not been a lot better for the White Sox, who are 11-28 and already 15 games behind the first-place Detroit Tigers in the AL Central.With the Cardinals this season, Fedde is 3-3 with a 3.86 ERA. In his most recent game against the Washington Nationals, he pitched a complete-game shutout.Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

The Cleveland Browns began rookie minicamp Friday, and rookie quarterbacks Dillon Gabriel and Shedeur Sanders took the field for the first time.Gabriel was selected in the third round, while Sanders was picked in the fifth round after an unprecedented slide. Gabriel received the first snaps of the day, but head coach Kevin Stefanski cautioned about reading too much into that."Yeah, I wouldnt look into anything," Stefanski said, via a transcript from the Browns.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM"I think youll see the whole weekend, going through the spring. I mean, we dont pay too close attention to whos in that first snap."Stefanski said he thought "both guys did a nice job" but did not commit to who would be getting the first snaps in Saturdays practice.The Browns head coach emphasized not to look "too much into" who receives the first snaps, and that the team has a plan.SHEDEUR SANDERS' FIRST LOOK AT BROWNS LOCKER HAS DEION SANDERS CRACKING JOKES: 'LET'S GO #2 I MEAN #12'"Theres a lot of time between now and September, so well have a plan. But its an all-encompassing evaluation. Its not something that its just based on the practice reps. Theres a lot that goes into it," Stefanski said.The Browns have five quarterbacks on their roster with no clear Week 1 starter. Deshaun Watsonruptured his Achilles tendon again in January after he underwent surgery on that same tendon in October 2024, and his status for the upcoming season is in doubt.The Browns acquired Kenny Pickett in a trade with thePhiladelphia Eaglesand signed Joe Flacco to a one-year contract before the NFL Draft. With the additions of Gabriel and Sanders to an already packed quarterback room, it remains to be seen who will get the Week 1 nod. Follow Fox News Digitals sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.

As the world waited this week to see who would be elected the next pope, the major event also took social media by storm, with content creators weighing in with memes and comedic skits about the tradition they dubbed the "Catholic Superbowl."The conclave the highly secretive ritual of selecting a new pope began on Wednesday, following Pope Francis' death on April 21. A group of 133 cardinals from the College of Cardinals met at the Vatican to vote through secret ballot, with a two-thirds majority required to select the Catholic Church's next leader.On Thursday afternoon, white smoke was seen billowing from the Sistine Chapel, signaling a new pope had been elected. The conclave later announced that Cardinal Robert F. Prevost was chosen as the new leader of the Catholic Church which has around 1.4 billion members worldwide.For some members of Generation Z, it was the first conclave they really remembered the last took place in 2013 and they took a surprising interest in the hallowed tradition.WHITE SMOKE OVER SISTINE CHAPEL AS NEW POPE CHOSENContent creators on TikTok and Instagram playfully covered the solemn proceedings this week as if it were a sports contest, with popular accounts dubbing the conclave the "Catholic Superbowl" or the "Pope Games."The conclave inspired memes, songs, reality television show parodies, skits and comparisons to the NFL draft that have reached millions of views on social media, Axios reported.Even social media users without any religious beliefs weighed in with their choices for the next pope. One video from an atheist TikToker wishing that Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle would emerge the winner, has racked up over 4 million views.Tagle was dubbed the "Asian Pope Francis" and appeared to be a favorite among liberal TikTokers because of his approachable demeanor and progressive views, according to a columnist at National Catholic Reporter.CONCLAVE DIRECTOR SAYS CONTROVERSIAL SCENES IN MOVIE ABOUT PAPAL ELECTIONS NOT A TAKEDOWN OF THE CHURCHSocial media users also took inspiration from clips from the 2024 Oscar-winning film "Conclave," which experienced a spike in streaming since the death of Pope Francis in April.Politico reported that some cardinals who have never experienced a conclave before looked to the film for guidance on Vatican protocol and proceedings.The White House also joined in the online speculation over the new pope last week, with President Donald Trump jokingly posting an AI-generated image of himself as the pope on Truth Social.Prevost, the first pope ever from North America, chose the papal name Leo XIV.Social media users were quick to make jokes about the new pontiff being an American.Some liberals hoped the new pontiff would share their political leanings, including former Obama aide Jon Favreau, who cheered the pope for his past posts criticizing the Trump administration's immigration policy.CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP