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Pope Leo’s Chicago: Where The Pontiff Lived, Studied And Worked
From where Robert Francis Prevost lived and studied to where he dined as a cardinal, here are the places in the Chicago area ...
Robert Prevost, the first American pope, is from Chicago and jokes are already flowing: ‘All Communion wafers will be deep-dish’
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was named Thursday as the first ever American pope – and folks in the Windy City are ...
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope, becomes Pope Leo XIV
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost has spent much of his time serving in Peru. He was elected the first American pope from ...
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Trump Takes Credit for American Pope in Barely Coherent Post
He lashed out at Martha Raddatz for suggesting “Pope Leo’s selection had nothing to do with Donald Trump,” which she didn’t ...
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 ...
Reflections on the rise of a new, American pope and the passing of a local, influential rabbi
CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede takes a moment to share his personal and professional connections to the new American Pope Leo ...
See Historical Records Documenting the Pope’s Creole Roots in New Orleans
The documents, including census records, baptismal rolls and marriage certificates, trace the story of Pope Leo’s mother’s ...
An American Pope Confronts Fading Faith in His Own Backyard
Many hope the Catholic church’s new leader will reverse the closed parishes and dwindling flock in cities such as Chicago.