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The formal inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is taking place at a special Mass in St. Peter's Square. World leaders, royalty, and tens of thousands of believers are attending. Pope Leo stopped to kiss a child during his tour on the popemobile. He will give a homily during the Mass, likely outlining key themes for his pontificate. The Holy See Press Office has announced Pope Leo XIV's schedule, including the Inauguration Mass on Sunday, May 18th at 10 am Rome time. He will be given the papal signet ring on Sunday. Before making any final decisions, Pope Leo XIV has requested time for reflection, prayer, and dialogue.

Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull rolled after crashing at the Villeneuve Chicane during Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix qualifying. He walked away from the incident unharmed. Tsunoda was promoted to Red Bull this year from junior team Racing Bulls, replacing Liam Lawson. He stated he wasn't feeling pressure and understood the reason for the car's handling issues leading to the crash.

The South Sydney Rabbitohs face the Wests Tigers in Round 11 of the 2025 National Rugby League season on Sunday evening at 6:15pm AEST. South Sydney has won four out of their last five matches against the Tigers, giving them confidence going into this game. Coach Wayne Bennett's halftime message proved crucial in their recent win against Brisbane. Tass's try in the 51st minute brought South Sydney within four points and ultimately led to their victory.

The Sporting News predicts Spencer Leniu will be on the bench for NSW in the first Origin game due to his strong performance in last year's series. Selection decisions are already a hot topic with fans as the NRL season gets underway.

ALDI's ski special buys are available now with prices varying by store and limited stock. Due to potential high demand, items may sell out quickly and purchases may be limited per customer.

Key League premiers and qualifier for W-League/A-League Women finals are determined through competition play. An A-League Women squad must have between 20 and 26 players. The season overlaps with other leagues globally, resulting in international player movement. Games have been held in 91 venues since the league's start. A-League Women utilizes female referees and assistant referees from Australia.

The Philadelphia Eagles face off against the New York Giants in an NFC East showdown. The Eagles are coming off a tough loss last week, while the Giants are on a winning streak. This game has major playoff implications for both teams.

Austria won Eurovision 2025 with the song "Wasted Love" by JJ, scoring 436 points. The contest was held in Basel, Switzerland on May 17, 2025 at the St. Jakobshalle and broadcast by SRG SSR. Thirty-seven countries participated, with 26 advancing to the Grand Final. Qualification for the final included the Big Five (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom), last year's winner (Switzerland), and the top 10 performers from each semi-final. Voting was conducted through televoting from participating countries, online voting "Rest of the world," and national juries.

The Western Bulldogs dominated the first quarter against St Kilda, kicking seven goals. Tom Liberatore and Tim English were key contributors, with English keeping the ball in play and Liberatore snapping a brilliant goal.

Junior League Appreciation Round returns to Campbelltown this Sunday as the Wests Tigers welcome the South Sydney Rabbitohs. A home win for the Tigers would ignite their finals push and reward the sea of junior league jerseys in the stands. Wests Tigers’ last match against the Rabbitohs was a thrilling 18-16 win at Campbelltown last season. Wests Tigers have won only two of their last 15 games at Campbelltown Sports Stadium. Rabbitohs winger Alex Johnston has scored 11 tries in his last six games against the Tigers.

The 2025 AFL Premiership Season match between Richmond and North Melbourne will take place at the MCG. Public transport, pedestrian access, taxi ranks, and information about wheelchair-friendly G-Train buggies are available via a link provided. The SEN Stadium App offers zero-delay commentary with a Hearing Loop feature. A Sensory Friendly Space is located within the Australian Sports Museum on Level 1 of the Olympic Stand.

The Brisbane Lions and Melbourne Demons will clash in a highly anticipated Round 10 match during the 2025 AFL Season.

The Brisbane Broncos face the St. George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium for Round 11 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership. Suncorp Stadium is cashless, so patrons must pay by card only. Smoking and vaping are prohibited within the stadium. The event may feature flashing lights, smoke, pyrotechnics, and special effects.

Israel participated in the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "New Day Will Rise", written by Keren Peles and performed by Yuval Raphael. The artist was selected through the reality singing competition HaKokhav HaBa L'Eirovizion. The contest took place at St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, with semi-finals on May 13th and 15th, and the final on May 17th.

The Brisbane Broncos host the St. George Illawarra Dragons at Suncorp Stadium in Round 11 of the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership. Suncorp Stadium is cashless, so bring a card for payment. Smoking and vaping are prohibited inside the stadium. The event may feature flashing lights, smoke, pyrotechnics, and other special effects.

Yuki Tsunoda crashed during qualifying for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. His Red Bull rolled after hitting the barriers at the Villeneuve Chicane but he walked away unharmed. Tsunoda was promoted to Red Bull from junior team Racing Bulls this year, replacing Liam Lawson. Tsunoda believes he understands what caused the crash and feels he is adapting well to the Red Bull car despite its complexity.

ALDI's upcoming ski special buys offer limited stock and may sell out quickly due to high demand. Prices vary by store and are subject to change. Purchases may be limited to reasonable quantities in the event of unexpected high demand.

Austria won the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song "Wasted Love" by JJ, scoring 436 points. The contest was held in Basel, Switzerland, following the country's victory at the 2024 contest. Hazel Brugger, Michelle Hunziker and Sandra Studer hosted the event.