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Pope Leo XIV celebrates first Mass as pope, says his election is a cross and a blessing
Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago-born Augustinian missionary Robert Prevost, celebrated his first Mass in Sistine Chapel.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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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.
Is Pope Leo XIV a Chicago White Sox or Chicago Cubs fan?
Is Pope Leo XIV a Chicago White Sox or Chicago Cubs fan? - The brother Robert Francis Prevost, who was chosen on Thursday as ...
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 ...
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 ...