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U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost is Pope Leo XIV

USA TODAY on MSN · 2h

How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history

Prevost's selection was a surprise, as he was not among some of the top contenders expected to succeed the progressive, popular Pope Francis. He was ordained in 1981 as a member of the Order of Saint Augustine.

CBS News on MSN · 1h

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope, becomes Pope Leo XIV

Never in the history of the Roman Catholic Church has there been an American pope, until now. Cardinal Robert Prevost is originally from Chicago, and served as the head of the church's Dicastery for Bishops.

Variety on MSN · 6h

New Pope Elected: Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Emerges Victorious From Conclave After White Smoke Billows From Sistine Chapel

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was chosen as the 267th Pope elected by 133 cardinals locked inside the Sistine Chapel on the second day of their conclave - a process that has been in the cultural zeitgeist recently due to the Oscar-nominated movie of the same name starring Ralph Fiennes.

Cubs, Chicago and Pope Leo XIV

The New York Times · 4h

The New Pope Grew Up in the Chicago Area

The new pope, who was born Robert Francis Prevost, hails from the Chicago area, where he grew up in a southern suburb just outside of the city.

FOX News on MSN · 2h

New pope is a ‘Cubs fan,’ says prominent Chicago priest

According to church leaders from the Archdiocese of Chicago, newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from America, has a heart for the poor and is also a Cubs fan.

Yahoo! Sports · 1h

Is Pope Leo XIV — the Chicago-born new pontiff — a Cubs or White Sox fan?

It didn’t take long for Chicago Cubs fans to welcome the first American pope into their arms, or for White Sox fans to claim him as their own. When Pope Leo XIV’s election was announced Thursday, ABC News reported Robert Prevost,

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New Pope Leo XIV's Chicago connection sparked a social media frenzy. See some of the best reactions

Pope Leo XIV became the first American pope on May 8, 2025. See how social media reacted to the Chicago native.

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From Chicago to Peru, inside the fascinating life of Pope Leo XIV

The 69-year-old will become Leo XIV as he succeeds the late Pope Francis, who brought the Peruvian-American to the Vatican ...

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Chicago area reacts to new pope — 'Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!'

"The Pope is from Chicago. This is one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson ...

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"Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!": Celebrations abound for Pope Leo XIV

The election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the new pontiff has delighted Catholics and ...

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How long before the new pope is announced? Here's timing and what to expect

A new pope has officially been elected as white smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St ...

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What challenges await the next pope? Chicago Catholics weigh in

Scholars say the next pope will contend with climate change and rising authoritarianism as well as shifting demographics and ...

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Blase Cupich, a former Rapid City bishop, will help elect the next pope: Who is he?

A former Rapid City bishop will be one of 133 cardinals who elect the next pope. Blase Cupich, 76, served as the bishop of ...

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Cardinals retire for night after no pope chosen on 1st day of papal conclave | Live updates

In total, 133 cardinals will be voting during this conclave, the most electors ever, with 108 of them being appointed by Pope ...

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