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Local Catholic leaders praise ‘quietly competent’ new Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV
The new pontiff and Bernard Hebda, the archbishop of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, have exchanged letters but ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
Chicago native Robert Prevost becomes the first pope from the US in history
Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, ...
Pope Leo XIV: How his views compare to those of Pope Francis
The 69-year-old Chicago native, known for being reserved and private, brings a different style to the papacy compared to his ...
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.
"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 ...
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 ...