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He Grew Up in a Parish on Chicago’s South Side. Now He’s the Pope.
The new pope, who was born Robert Francis Prevost, hails from the Chicago area, where he grew up in a southern suburb just ...
Pope Leo XIV: How his views compare to those of Pope Francis
Cardinal Robert Prevost was chosen as Pope Francis' successor on Thursday, taking the papal name Leo XIV. The world is ...
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How Evangelicals View the First US Pope
Though Leo XIV is from Chicago, his election to the papacy reflects the move of Christianity toward the Global South.
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Chicago celebrates historic moment as one of its own becomes first American pope
This morning, the city of Chicago — famously known as the City of Big Shoulders — is embracing one of the biggest honors in ...
Pope Leo XIV live updates: Cardinal hopes Pope Leo will 'build a bridge' with Trump
Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.
Chicago high school cheers White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV — 'He's one of us'
While Robert Francis Prevost didn’t attend St. Rita of Cascia High School in Ashburn, his connection to the school runs deep.
Chicago celebrates as South Side-born Pope Leo XIV' elevated to pontiff
Reaction to the announcement of 69-year-old Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, who is from the South Side and raised ...
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Chicago brings home the papacy: City celebrates native son Pope Leo XIV with memes and hope
Pope Leo XIV is fast becoming an icon in Chicago, bringing hope that he will shine light on working class heroes everywhere.
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 ...