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Stephanie Pope, the head of Boeing's commercial airplane unit, has been making a strong impression at the Farnborough International Airshow, positioning herself as a potential candidate for the CEO position. As the current CEO, Dave Calhoun, plans to step down by the end of the year, Pope has been meeting with customers and working to stabilize Boeing's factory operations. However, there are concerns about her lack of manufacturing experience. Despite these challenges, Pope has been actively involved in the factory turnaround and has received positive feedback from customers. The search for Boeing's next CEO is nearing its conclusion, with other external candidates being considered alongside Pope. [Extracted from the article]

Boeing's head of the commercial aircraft business, Stephanie Pope, has stated that the company is undergoing a "transformational change" based on feedback from customers, regulators, and employees. This change will allow Boeing to increase production on its 737 airliner in the second half of the year. Pope mentioned that the company is focused on improving factory flow, developing a safety and quality plan, stabilizing factories, and working on company culture. She also emphasized that the industry's safety is maintained through learning from mistakes. [Extracted from the article]

Pope Francis made his debut at the Group of Seven (G-7) summit, where he discussed the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and expressed concerns about its potential dangers. Behind the scenes, Italy caused controversy by attempting to dilute references to abortion and LGBTQ rights in the summit's statement. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, known for upholding traditional values, has courted the Pope's favor but has also been unapologetic about denying LGBTQ people equal rights. The draft of the summit's statement appears to have removed mentions of gender identity and sexual orientation, causing tensions among world leaders. [Extracted from the article]

World leaders gathered for a Group of Seven (G-7) family photo, revealing the dynamics and tensions among them. The body language of the leaders conveyed their positions of power and vulnerability. Emmanuel Macron and Rishi Sunak appeared less confident, while Joe Biden faced scrutiny from conservative critics. Boris Johnson may attend his last G-7 as UK leader, as polls suggest he may be voted out soon. Giorgia Meloni, the host, displayed confidence and assertiveness, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a brief chat with Biden and assisted Pope Francis. [Extracted from the article]

Pope Francis made his debut at the Group of Seven (G-7) summit, where he discussed the regulation of artificial intelligence (AI) and expressed concerns about its potential dangers. Italy, as the host country, caused controversy by attempting to dilute references to abortion and LGBTQ rights in the summit's statement. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, known for upholding traditional values, has courted the Pope's favor but has also been criticized for her stance on LGBTQ rights. The draft of the summit's statement appears to have removed mentions of gender identity and sexual orientation, causing tensions among world leaders. [Extracted from the article]

Pope Francis attended the annual Group of Seven (G-7) summit, becoming the first pontiff to do so. The presence of the leader of the Catholic Church added a religious dimension to the typically geopolitical gathering. Italy, as the host, faced criticism for attempting to dilute references to abortion and LGBTQ rights in the summit's communique. The Pope's formal role at the summit was to participate in discussions on regulating artificial intelligence, a topic he has expressed concerns about. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, known for upholding traditional values, has courted the Pope's favor on issues such as encouraging Italians to have more children and denying LGBTQ people equal rights. The draft of the communique indicates that references to abortion have been removed, and protections for LGBTQ people have been diluted. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed regret over the omission of the abortion reference. Pope Francis has been known to make controversial statements, including derogatory remarks about LGBTQ individuals, which has strained his relationship with the LGBTQ community. However, he has maintained a generally positive relationship with US President Joe Biden, despite their differences on issues like abortion. [Extracted from the article]

Pope Francis attended the annual Group of Seven (G-7) summit, becoming the first pontiff to do so. While his formal role was to participate in discussions on regulating artificial intelligence, Italy stirred controversy by pushing to dilute references to abortion, LGBTQ rights, and trans rights in the summit's communique. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, known for upholding traditional values, has courted the Pope's favor on issues like encouraging Italians to have more children and denying LGBTQ people equal rights. The draft of the communique seen by Bloomberg suggests that references to abortion and protections for LGBTQ people have been weakened. The Pope's attendance at the summit is potentially tricky due to his disregard for diplomatic protocol and controversial statements, including alleged uses of LGBTQ slurs. However, he has a generally positive relationship with US President Joe Biden, who has described him as a genuine and decent man. [Extracted from the article]

Pope Francis has issued an apology after reportedly using an offensive term to refer to gay men who want to become priests. This incident highlights the complex relationship between the Catholic Church and the LGBTQ community. While Francis has been more welcoming towards the community than his predecessors, his recent comments have sparked both praise and criticism. Some reports suggest that the Pope may not have been aware of the exact nuance of the Italian word he used due to language differences. The Vatican has stated that the Pope did not intend to offend anyone or use homophobic terms. This incident underscores the ongoing struggle within the Church to adopt a more tolerant approach towards LGBTQ individuals. [Extracted from the article]

Pope Francis has apologized after reportedly using an offensive slur to refer to LGBTQ people during a meeting with bishops. The reports suggested that he told the bishops not to admit homosexual men into seminaries and used a derogatory word to describe them. The Vatican's press service stated that the Pope never intended to offend anyone or express himself in homophobic terms. Pope Francis has previously taken a more welcoming stance on the LGBTQ community, but his recent remarks have received both praise and criticism from the Catholic community. [Extracted from the article]

Pope Francis allegedly used a derogatory slur to refer to LGBTQ people during a closed-door meeting with bishops. The reports suggest that he told the bishops not to admit homosexual men into seminaries and used an offensive word to describe them. However, it is also mentioned that there may have been a language issue and that the Pope emphasized the need to welcome everyone. The Vatican has not publicly commented on the reports. Pope Francis has previously taken a more welcoming stance on the LGBTQ community, but his alleged remarks have sparked both praise and criticism. [Extracted from the article]

Ukraine's Foreign Minister, Dmytro Kuleba, has responded to Pope Francis' call for Ukraine to enter negotiations with Russia, stating that Ukraine will never raise any flag other than its yellow and blue one. Kuleba urged the Vatican to avoid repeating past strategies and invited the pontiff to visit Ukraine in support of its population. The Pope's remarks sparked outrage among Ukrainians and condemnation from some foreign allies. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has not directly responded to the controversy but has called for strength in the face of "insane" statements from Moscow. [Extracted from the article]

Javier Milei, the president, used to criticize Pope Francis, but after a meeting at the Vatican, he now praises him as the most important Argentine. Milei admits that he has had to change his perspective and build a positive relationship with the Pope. The two had exchanged insults during the election, with Milei calling the Pope a "filthy leftist" and accusing him of interfering in politics. However, after their meeting, the Vatican referred to their discussions as cordial and expressed a desire to strengthen relations between the Holy See and Argentina. Milei identifies as Catholic but also practices Judaism to some extent. [Extracted from the article]

Pope Francis has approved blessings for same-sex couples, marking a significant shift in the Catholic Church's stance while still upholding traditional marriage doctrine. The Vatican's doctrine office published a document stating that people seeking God's love and mercy should not be subjected to extensive moral analysis before receiving a blessing. However, the document emphasized that marriage remains a lifelong sacrament between a man and a woman, and same-sex blessings should not be conducted alongside civil unions or resemble wedding ceremonies. Pope Francis has long aimed to create a more inclusive environment for LGBTQ+ Catholics. [Extracted from the article]

President-elect Javier Milei, known for his aggressive rhetoric towards Argentina's trading partners, is now adopting a more moderate approach. After his landslide victory, Milei sent well-wishes to the Chinese people and expressed gratitude to President Xi Jinping for a congratulatory letter. He also extended an invitation to Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to attend his inauguration and reconciled with Pope Francis. This shift in tone suggests that Milei may be taking a more pragmatic stance in foreign policy, recognizing the importance of maintaining relations with key trading partners like China and Brazil. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Barclays Plc has hired Brian Pope as a managing director in its communications and media investment banking group, according to an internal memo reviewed by Bloomberg News. Pope, who joined Barclays this week, will cover the US media industry with a focus on content providers, broadcasters and out-of-home media companies, among others, according to the memo from Eric Federman, the bank's global head of communications and media investment banking. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Pope Francis praised Mongolia for its openness to religious freedoms as he met with political leaders during the first-ever papal visit to the nation, hemmed between Russia and China. Mongolia has historically accepted religious pluralism, including the teachings of Christians, Buddhists and Muslims, President Khurelsukh said at the ceremony greeting Francis. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- The Vatican tried to walk back remarks from Pope Francis after he told Russians last week to take pride in being "the heirs" of "that great Russian empire" in comments that ignited outrage in Ukraine. "The Pope intended to encourage young people to preserve and promote all that is positive in the great Russian cultural and spiritual heritage, and certainly not to exalt imperialist logic and government personalities", Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Ukraine's forces continued to advance around Bakhmut in the east and toward Melitopol, the General Staff said, after Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said troops had broken through the first line of Russia's fortifications in the occupied south. Latest Coverage Ukraine Says It Pierced Russian Defense Line in Occupied South Ukraine Says Second Ship to Sail From Odesa Reaches Romania Erdogan Plans to Meet Putin Next Week to Discuss Grain Deal ©2023 Bloomberg L.P. [Extracted from the article]

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Francis has been spiritual leader to the world's roughly 1.3 billion Catholics since his predecessor's abdication in 2013. (Bloomberg) -- Pope Francis will be discharged from Rome's Gemelli hospital on Friday, the Vatican said in a statement. [Extracted from the article]

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Francis has been spiritual leader to the world's roughly 1.3 billion Catholics since his predecessor's abdication in 2013. (Bloomberg) -- Pope Francis's abdominal surgery on Wednesday was completed without complications, the official Vatican News reported, citing the director of Vatican's press office. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Pope Francis is recovering in his hospital room after abdominal surgery on Wednesday to alleviate recurring pain, Italian news agency Ansa reported, citing unidentified people familiar with the situation. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Francis has been spiritual leader to the world's roughly 1.3 billion Catholics since his predecessor's abdication in 2013. [Extracted from the article]

Pope's Surgery Pope Francis will undergo abdominal surgery to treat an intestinal blockage, the Associated Press reported. The Yankees fell short losing 2-3 to the White Sox. [Extracted from the article]

Read More: Pope Francis Hospitalized With Pulmonary Infection, Vatican Says Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Francis has been spiritual leader to the world's roughly 1.3 billion Catholics since his predecessor's abdication in 2013. (Bloomberg) -- Pope Francis will undergo abdominal surgery on Wednesday to alleviate recurring pain, a Vatican spokesman said, about two months after being hospitalized with a pulmonary infection. [Extracted from the article]

Speaking at a joint press conference with Italy's Prime Minister, Zelenskiy also thanked Italy for all its assistance to Ukraine, as well as Ukrainians who were forced to live the country. (Bloomberg) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Pope Francis on Saturday on a flying visit to Rome. [Extracted from the article]

Speaking at a joint press conference with Italy's Prime Minister, Zelenskiy also thanked Italy for all its assistance to Ukraine, as well as Ukrainians who were forced to live the country. (Bloomberg) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, and Pope Francis on Saturday on a flying visit to Rome. [Extracted from the article]

China will send a special envoy to Kyiv on Monday, marking the first high-level visit from the Chinese government since Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his troops to invade Ukraine almost 15 months ago. Germany is preparing a a military aid package for Ukraine worth almost $3 billlion, the nation's defense ministry announced. Neither the US nor South Africa addressed the veracity of his claim that South Africa had sent arms Russia for the war in Ukraine. [Extracted from the article]

UK Provides Long-Range Missiles (12:45 p.m.) UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has provided Ukraine with multiple Storm Shadow cruise missiles to use in a counteroffensive against Kremlin troops, a person familiar with the matter said. (Bloomberg) -- President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told the BBC that Ukraine needs more time to prepare for its anticipated counteroffensive against Russian occupation forces. [Extracted from the article]

The Pope is praying for a "just peace", with Russian troops withdrawing from Ukraine, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican's foreign minister, was quoted as saying in a Feb. 23 interview in the Jesuit magazine America. Novak will welcome the Pope to Budapest at a ceremony at the presidential palace on Friday morning hours after she issued the pardon for Gyorgy Budahazy. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- What's buzzing on social media this morning: Donald Trump's presidential campaign says it raised more than $4 million in the 24 hours after reports that the former president had been indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan on charges related to a hush-money payment. In the women's Final Four, Caitlin Clark led Iowa to an upset of defending champion South Carolina on Friday night, and on to a showdown with LSU for the title. Social Media Buzz: Trump Fundraising, Tornadoes, Pope "Alive". [Extracted from the article]

Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Francis has been the spiritual leader of the world's roughly 1.3 billion Catholics since his predecessor's abdication in 2013. (Bloomberg) -- Pope Francis was released from hospital on Saturday to return to the Vatican after being treated for a pulmonary infection. Pope Francis Discharged From Hospital, Says "I'm Still Alive". [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Pope Francis is expected to leave hospital on Saturday "after the results of this morning's final tests", spokesman Matteo Bruni said in a statement. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Francis has been the spiritual leader of the world's roughly 1.3 billion Catholics since his predecessor's abdication in 2013. [Extracted from the article]

Francis received planned therapy on Thursday, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said earlier, then read newspapers and resumed work and prayer. (Bloomberg) -- Pope Francis's health is "gradually improving" and he may be discharged in the next few days, the Vatican said. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Pope Francis's health conditions are "gradually improving", a Vatican spokesman said on Thursday. Read more: Pope Francis Hospitalized With Pulmonary Infection, Vatican Says Francis received planned therapy on Thursday, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said, then read newspapers and resumed work and prayer. Pope Francis Health Is "Gradually Improving", Vatican Says. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Pope Francis was hospitalized with a pulmonary infection after having difficulty breathing and will remain in treatment for several days, the Vatican said. Francis, 86, was taken to the hospital for tests that "showed a respiratory infection (Covid 19 infection excluded) which will require some days of appropriate medical therapy", the Vatican said in a statement late Wednesday. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Pope John Paul II was credited with helping bring down communism in his native Poland and then uniting the country behind democracy. But the reverence for the late pontiff, canonized in 2014 as Pope Saint John Paul II, hasn't ebbed in Poland. "You want to sign John Paul II up for Law & Justice today, you're not trying to defend him", Kowal told parliament as it passed the resolution on the pope. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Poland's Foreign Ministry called in the US ambassador days after a broadcaster owned by Warner Bros Discovery Inc. aired a documentary critical of the late Pope John Paul II, triggering outrage in the nation's ruling party. TVN, which broadcast the documentary on the Polish-born pontiff on Monday, is the only broadcaster in Poland controlled by a US-based investor. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Poland's Foreign Ministry has summoned US ambassador in Warsaw over activities of a television station, comparing their potential impact to "the goals of a hybrid warfare aimed at leading to divisions and tensions in Polish society." TVN, owned by Warner Bros Discovery Inc., is the only television station in Poland controlled by a US-based investor. [Extracted from the article]

After his trip to South Sudan, Francis will have traveled to 60 countries in 40 apostolic visits abroad since becoming pope in 2013, according to the Vatican. (Bloomberg) -- Pope Francis arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo on a four-day visit to the biggest Roman Catholic community in Africa, where he'll use his presence to draw attention to conflict and poverty in the country that have displaced more than 5.6 million people. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Pope Francis is calling for a change in the Catholic Church's approach to homosexuality, saying that bishops in particular must be welcoming and show respect. Pope Francis said the Catholic Church should work to end laws in place some countries that criminalize homosexuality and discriminate against the community. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Benedict XVI, who shocked the world's 1.2 billion followers of the Roman Catholic Church when he became the first pope to resign in almost six centuries, has died. The future pope dreamed of a life in the priesthood since the age of 5 when the archbishop of Munich, Cardinal Michael von Faulhaber, visited his kindergarten class. Faulhaber himself ordained Ratzinger as a priest in 1951. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Benedict XVI, who shocked the world's 1.2 billion followers of the Roman Catholic Church when he became the first pope to resign in almost six centuries, has died. As a German cardinal then known as Joseph Ratzinger, Benedict XVI was elected as pope in 2005 following the death of John Paul II. [Extracted from the article]

As a German cardinal then known as Joseph Ratzinger, Benedict XVI was elected as pope in 2005 following the death of John Paul II. (Bloomberg) -- Benedict XVI, who shocked the world's 1.2 billion followers of the Roman Catholic Church when he became the first pope to resign in almost six centuries, has died. [Extracted from the article]

As a German cardinal then known as Joseph Ratzinger, Benedict XVI was elected as pope in 2005 following the death of John Paul II. (Bloomberg) -- Benedict XVI, who shocked the world's 1.2 billion followers of the Roman Catholic Church when he became the first pope to resign in almost six centuries, has died. [Extracted from the article]

As a German cardinal then known as Joseph Ratzinger, Benedict XVI was elected as pope in 2005 following the death of John Paul II. (Bloomberg) -- Benedict XVI, who shocked the world's 1.2 billion followers of the Roman Catholic Church when he became the first pope to resign in almost six centuries, has died. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- With Russia's invasion now into its 11th month, President Vladimir Putin said the absence of talks to stop the war is not Moscow's fault. Putin Reiterates He's Ready to Negotiate on "Acceptable Outcomes" (11:01 a.m.) Vladimir Putin said the absence of negotiations to end the war in Ukraine isn't Russia's fault but rather that of Kyiv and its Western allies, whom he said were trying to "tear apart@ Russia. [Extracted from the article]

The town is part of one of four regions Russian President Vladimir Putin annexed on Friday after referendums termed illegal by Ukraine and its allies. The strategic eastern town of Lyman in eastern Ukraine has been "fully cleared", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a brief video posted on Telegram, a day after Russia announced it was pulling its troops out. Ukraine Latest: Lyman "Cleared" of Russians; Pope's Putin Appeal. [Extracted from the article]

All times CET: Zelenskiy Hails Support from Central, Eastern Europe on NATO Bid (5:20 p.m.) Ukraine's president acknowledged a show of support from NATO members in central and eastern Europe, who issued a joint statement earlier in support of Ukraine's bid to join the defense alliance. Ukraine Latest: Pope Implores Putin to Stop "Spiral of Violence" The strategic eastern town of Lyman in eastern Ukraine has been "fully cleared", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a brief video posted on Telegram, a day after Russia announced it was pulling its troops out. [Extracted from the article]

"The areas of Ukraine currently occupied by Russian forces are the sovereign territory of Ukraine", said Foreign Minister Penny Wong. Ukraine Latest: Pope Implores Putin to Stop "Spiral of Violence" The strategic eastern town of Lyman in eastern Ukraine has been "fully cleared", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in a brief video posted on Telegram, a day after Russia announced it was pulling its troops out. [Extracted from the article]

Harr said no investor money was used to pay for the event, which was instead financed by two sponsors: a foundation and an technology company. Following their initial encounter, Harr said he and Ashkar decided to raise a fund inspired by the 2015 encyclical letter of Pope Francis, called Laudato Si, that stated combating climate change and protecting the environment as religious duties. Since neither Harr nor Ashkar had much experience investing money or running a fund, they enlisted venture capitalist Stephen Forte for help, Harr said. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- At least 41 people were killed and 14 injured when a fire broke out at a church in greater Cairo, Egypt's Al-Ahram reported. Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi spoke to Pope Tawadros II, the head of the Coptic church, and extended his condolences, according to a statement from Sisi's office. [Extracted from the article]