News values of conflict and unusualness of the matter

Crafts a narrative that Pope Leo is a reform-minded leader

Sources used in this article in particular include clergy and Vatican officials. Missing voices are critics, non-Catholics, and marginalized groups. Many of the same things I have seen in past articles.

NCB Chicago uses the news values we talked in class, timeliness and symbolism to mark the moment.

Prevost has dual identity...American and Peruvian. There's an emphasis on how his background bridges cultures.

Fact-based reporting, reputable news source. Their source is neutral, but the only problem with that is they might not provide much analysis to the story...

The headline from NBC 4 Chicago positions the story as a quick explainer. It talks about both his U.S. roots and Peruvian ties. It strategically balances national pride with global identity.

Local TV coverage uses vivid imagery and metaphors to dramatize the moment.

Shows the news values of prominence for the matter. It's not every day you have a new pope picked, and the pope is a huge job as he's responsible for 1.4 billion Catholics. Additionally, conflict is portrayed, linking his papacy to civic pride and political symbolism.

Positions Leo as someone who wants to build upon Pope Francis' progressive nature.

Sources include clergy, analysts, politicians, and parishioners. Missing voices are critics or marginalized groups.

Shows timeliness of the matter with the recent passing of Pope Francis, and impact. It marks the transition from mourning Francis to celebrating Leo XIV.

Puts a spotlight on news values such as proximity and human interest, connecting his papacy to everyday Chicago identity.

Multiple local reporters contributed to this story, showing this is a community-centered news product with strong Chicago focus.

The headline puts an emphasis both on local pride and global significance. It frames the story as a mix of biography and breaking news.

The medium (local TV news with videos) shows us the emotional resonance and community pride. Further reinforces one of our news values we studied in this class, human interest.

Shows prominence (President of the United States) and conflict. This quote that I picked out highlights political reactions and the symbolic weight of an American pope.

Frames him as a continuity candidate in his anticipated papacy. Reinforces Pope Francis’ progressive legacy.

The primary sources included are family, who know Prevost personally obviously. There are many local voices, and clergy. Missing voices are critics or those raising concerns about his record, keeping the tone celebratory.

Shows timeliness and usualness, giving precise detail to dramatize the election process.

News values highlighted here...proximity to Chicago as well as impact (with international pastoral work).

A local reporter for FOX 32 Chicago. The outlet’s regional focus shapes the narrative toward community pride and local identity.

The headline immediately points to local pride and historic significance. Frames the story as global, but more Chicago-centered. (makes sense since it's a Chicago news outlet)

Conflict (a news value) with President Trump's immigration policies. Portrays Leo as willingness to challenge what he feels is wrong politically.

Positions Leo as progressive. Big focus on institutional reform. Signals a continuation of Francis' modernization efforts during his papacy.

Sources include other media outlets and his social posts. Missing voices are LGBTQ Catholics themselves. This echoes the gap in perspective.

Shows timeliness (immediate reaction after election) and impact (symbolic message watched globally).

Highlights core news values we discussed in class, such as prominence and proximity. It stresses both his historic role and local Chicago identity.

A political reporter for The Hill, which often focuses on U.S. politics and policy. This suggests the coverage leans toward political implications of his papacy.

The headline frames the story as biographical and explanatory. It's connecting immediately to his U.S. roots and historic election as the new pope.

Childhood and personal photos create intimacy and human interest. The tabloid storytelling from the New York Post tries to make us, as readers, feel like we can relate to him and his background.

Introduces conflict and controversy...shows how US and foreign politics plus scandals complicate his image.

Frames Prevost as a more progressive and reform-minded leader. Highlights his values of inclusivity and modernization.

Sources include family members and clergy, which humanize him. Missing voices are critics or survivors of abuse scandals, though controversy (not directly tied to him, but relates to him certainly) is mentioned later.

News values of prominence and impact. Stresses the sheer scale of his newly elected position.

Emphasizes both American identity and missionary work in Peru. The New York Post, similar to the many other news sources I have looked at, frame him as both historic and humble.

Two reporters writing for the New York Post, a tabloid known for sensational and accessible storytelling. The Post shapes the narrative toward human interest and some interesting controversy to readers as well.

The headline is a bit conversational and tabloid-style...framing the story as a personal introduction of a friend rather than a formal announcement.

Positions his election as a national moment of unity despite U.S. divisions.

Frames the new pope, Prevost, as balanced but conservative in terms of doctrine. Shows us the tension between reformist and traditional elements as readers.

While this personal account is valuable when describing Prevost, it only shows one side of the story. There are still missing voices such as critics of him or the Catholic church, as well as survivors of the abuse scandals over the years that have been covered up in the church. The frame is narrow and focused largely on admiration and celebration of this historic event.

Shows proximity (local Chicago ties, American), prominence (global leader), and usualness (rare insight into a pope’s voting history).

Broad appeal for Pope Leo. Framed for both American historic novelty and Latin American ties.

She is a CBS News correspondent. CBS is signaling mainstream U.S. coverage. CBS tends to emphasize national pride here in the US and broad appeal. The narrative fostered by CBS is leaning toward the American identity.

The headline frames the story as explanatory and accessible to all. CBS is answering public curiosity about this historic event.

The photo that The New York Times chose to add provides some authority and formality, while also visually reinforcing his Vatican status already. NYT blends analysis with visual legitimacy.

Introduces conflict and credibility challenges, showing that his record is not perfect.

Frames him as cautious and reserved, contrasting with Francis’ outspoken style. Shows off a different leadership tone.

Same quote as my other annotation. Sources include the clergy and academics who praise him. However, there are missing voices here in this narrative. Seems to be a recurring issue with all the pieces of media I have consumed. There are no critics outside of the Catholic church, so it truly narrows the perspective.

Shows prominence (papal candidate), impact (potential leader of 1.4 billion Catholics), and conflict (between conservative and progressive groups).

Builds this narrative of Pope Leo not only being an American, but truly an international pope with his experience in Peru.

Experienced NYT journalist reporting from Rome adds credibility. The Times’ reputation for analytical depth suggests a focus on global politics and institutional context. Helpful to look at all different perspectives from people around the world.

The headline frames the story as speculative and historic, emphasizing novelty and suspense about an American pope coming to the global Catholic forefront.

The photo reinforces human interest and proximity to ordinary people like you and me. This photo helps to visually frame him as compassionate and accessible to normal everyday Catholics.

Frames him as a bridge-builder, reinforcing the narrative of moderation and continuity with Francis.

The source puts more of an emphasis on Prevost's personality and pastoral style. Missing voices in this article include critics of the Catholic church, critics of Prevost, or survivors of abuse scandals, which narrows the frame to mainly admiration.

Shows conflict and impact, framing his election as politically and ideologically significant.

Underscores the total unusualness of a U.S. pope. It stresses the political concerns about having American influence intersect with the papacy.

A single journalist writing for The Guardian, known for progressive leanings...the coverage may emphasize reformist or different human-interest angles. Something to watch for...

Headline positions him as approachable and balanced. It shapes the narrative around personality traits rather than just institutional power.

CNN uses strong visuals such as this picture to capture the emotion and scale of electing a new pope. The medium (photos on this digital news article) amplifies the celebratory mood and dramatic atmosphere of the conclave.

Brings up conflict and institutional crisis. Frames his leadership as one that will be tested early by unresolved scandals from over the years.

Clothing is very symbolic. The quote here is suggesting continuity with tradition and subtle changes from Francis’ simpler style.

Sources include political leaders from Peru and other nations, as well as Vatican analysts. Missing voices are critics of the Catholic church or survivors of abuse scandals, which CNN notes but doesn’t quote directly.

Shows some of the news values we talked about in class such as timeliness (fast election), prominence (global leader), and impact (affects 1.4 billion Catholics).

Frames him as bridging Western influence with global inclusivity. Also addresses fears of U.S. dominance in papal politics.

Multiple reporters across Rome and London. CNN uses their global reach and intent to cover the story from several different angles for added credibility.

The headline highlights the rarity of this historic and national moment. The story CNN is framing is both global and American.

The article builds a descriptive narrative and quotes to convey the celebratory atmosphere. As a digital news product, it relies on vivid language and visuals.

Introduces news values of conflict and impact. Shows how his election intersects with broader ideological battles in American Catholicism.

Frames him as a leader defined by personal closeness rather than bureaucracy, reinforcing a narrative of humility and accessibility.

Leo received admiration from clergy and locals. Missing voices here include critics or those skeptical of his leadership. To me, this tilts the narrative here toward praise.

Shows several news values we discussed in class such as impact (saving lives), human interest (helping poor communities), and usualness (hands-on gestures unusual for a pope).

Frames him as an individual with dual identity. Bridges the US and Latin America. This quote frames Prevost as both a global and local (to the US) figure...appealing to multiple audiences.

AP News chooses to use two different reporters. One of the is based in Peru, while the other one in Rome. They choose to use a blend of local and global perspectives when crafting their story. The outlet’s reputation for straight reporting suggests a focus on factual storytelling with human detail.

The headline immediately comes out and frames the man as compassionate and saintly. These traits emphasis human interest and the moral character of Pope Leo, rather than the institutional power of the role.

The medium is print/digital text through Vatican News. This piece of media is formal and official. Unlike other multimedia news, it conveys authority through structured chronology rather than emotional visuals or someone's opinion.

Highlights his administrative power, showing how he became central to Church governance. Shows Pope Leo in a qualified light...like he is the right guy for this job.

Quote demonstrates certain news values such as timeliness (career milestones), prominence (high-ranking roles), and impact (leadership in Peru and Rome).

Shows Leo's human interest and proximity to marginalized communities. This quote reinforces the narrative surrounding him of being a compassionate individual who's dedicated to service.

Shows Pope Leo in an intellectual and spiritual light. This article does a good job framing him as highly educated and well-rounded.

This quote emphasizes the pure uniqueness and continuity. The quote stresses his identity as both a religious “first” and part of a broader trend of non-European popes.

This source, Vatican News, is the Vatican’s own media outlet. To me, this suggests institutional bias toward presenting the Pope positively and avoiding controversy. Especially since they are the ones dictating what message is portrayed.

The headline frames the piece as official and factual, signaling a formal biographical record rather than investigative journalism.

The hyperlink shows how the BBC uses audio-visual storytelling to expand emotional impact far beyond written print. The medium shapes the message by letting audiences see and hear him directly.

Highlights conflict and institutional crisis within the church. This frames him not only as a unifier but also as someone facing credibility challenges.

The article positions him as socially engaged, aligning with global climate change discourse. The metaphor “from words to action” frames urgency and moral responsibility we have.

Personal sources humanize him, but missing voices include critics outside the Church hierarchy or lay Catholics who may disagree with his positions.

Shows timeliness (live event), prominence (global religious leader), and human interest (crowd emotion). These values make a story like this with Pope Leo, newsworthy.

This stresses dual identity. He has American roots and Latin American ties. This frames him as a bridge figure across the two continents, North and South America.

The dual authorship signals BBC wants to highlight both global and regional angles of this massive story.

The headline frames the story as a warm introduction to the world. It invites the readers to see him (Leo) as both a person and a global leader. It sets a tone of discovery, and excitement, rather than controversy.

This frames the story early on around prominence and timeliness. The story puts an emphasis on the historic nature of his election to the papacy, while immediately contrasting him with the late Pope Francis. The word "wildcard" here suggests unpredictability. Nobody expect him, an American pope, to be selected for this huge role.

The emphasis on "first US leader" puts an emphasis on the unusualness of the matter and proximity for American readers.

The personal testimony here appeals to the news value of human interest. It portrays Prevost as approachable and resilient. It gives him a sense of warmth and stability...something very easing to the Catholic population.

The simplicity of “Peace be with you” resonates with audiences and sets a tone for his gentle leadership narrative.

Prominence mentioned...links the papacy to global politics. Including President Trump's reaction paints more of a political narrative, showing how the papal leadership can intersect with secular power of foreign leaders like Trump.

Poll being described as independent and non-partisan builds further credibility and consistency.

The poll was conducted over a short, recent window. This reduces bias and keeps the work timely.

The Quinnipiac University poll rotated response options to minimize order effects and priming. This decision to do so improves the validity of responses.

The survey includes a strong sample size of 1,013 U.S. adults which gives us strong national level insights. Also important to note further down in that paragraph that 399 of those people identify themselves as basketball fans who watch the NBA.

This poll is clear and transparent. This being stated so clearly helps us as readers to assess the reliability of the subgroup comparisons.

The Quinnipiac University poll used the Ipsos KnowledgePanel, which recruits participants for their survey via address-based sampling. This method uses a probability-based sample, which increases the poll’s generalizability to the average U.S. adults.

Quoting the ICJ and referencing international law provides some legal weight. It frames the issue as not only political, but a complete violation and neglect for our world. This quote, to me, evokes some sort of responsibility or guilt in me as an American that this is happening on the other side of the world right now.

The word "access" metaphorically treats aid efforts as something blocked or gated.

This metaphor right away in the headline of the story frames hunger as a deliberate military tactic. It implies that denying food is not only neglect, but it's a sign of aggression, like using guns or bombs.

The metaphor gives the building human-like traits to describe it. The quote frames the East Wing as gentler and more welcoming. On the other hand, the West Wing seems to be more aggressive.

Going to a preservation expert adds some legitimacy to this story.

The description "pile of rubble" makes the project sound destructive. It's an opinion. It metaphorically frames President Trump and his decision as a cultural wrecking ball, taking down part of a historical building like the White House.

The quote utilizes emotional appeal to frame the East Wing as sacred to the White House. It has an influence on the story, making it centered around loss. The story guides readers more towards mourning rather than analyzing the situation of the construction.

This is also a fact. It's a count of how many days the government has been shut down for and can be verified by several sources. You'd get the same answer wherever you look.

This is factual information. If you looked up what the SNAP program is online, you'd get the same explanation of how the program works.

Criticism is opinion. It's their judgement about how the money is being spent. Some people are in support of Trump building the new ballroom at the White House, and others strongly oppose it.

This is a fact that came from a research group. It's based on numbers and thorough analysis.

This is an opinion put out by congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, who comes from my home state of Connecticut. It shows clearly how she feels, not a proven fact. She has been very publicly outspoken about how she opposes many of Trump's initiatives.

Fact, SNAP is a huge program that's used by millions of Americans, and this is a more specific statistic that can easily be looked up.

This is an opinion. It's a more dramatic way of saying there's no money, not a clear number, fact, or statistic.

This is a factual claim that's linked to a government source. It can be validated through USDA announcements.

Impact stretches beyond this crime, but the lack of security priceless French treasures over the past several months

Impacts the nation both financially and culturally. This line also carries prominence, since it involves the French state and national property...it's not only a private loss.

This quote brings in human interest. It's not only about stolen jewels, but also about greed, destruction and value, which adds a more personal element to the story.

Mentioning an elite police force being brought into the investigation adds a special level of prominence, showing this is a high-stakes investigation over priceless jewels. It also shows impact as well, since the government is taking this matter very seriously at a national level.

This adds conflict between the media's narrative and the museum itself. Journalists include this because of the tension and disagreement to make stories more engaging to the reader.

The quote from the culture minister is very defensive and repeated. Officials like her influence the media to protect their image through their word choices. Reiterating "that is a fact" further solidifies this idea.

Calling these individuals a "gang" makes this heist seem organized and dangerous. As an American, the proximity isn't super relevant to me since France is on the other side of the ocean. However, Oltermann is an effective storyteller, making this crime seem like a movie...crime-focused and dramatic.

This line takes the blame and puts it on the leadership, shifting the focus on accountability. It frames this story as one that could've happened because someone didn't do their job.

The word choice of "dramatic" makes the story sound really exciting and huge. It's written to captivate the audience's attention right away, making this story seem like an important one. It's written to grab attention from the get-go, not just report facts.