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Associated Press News on MSN · 17h

‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor

A Chicago-born cardinal walks into a conclave. The rest of the joke tells itself. In the breathless day since Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first American pontiff, the memes, doctored images and tongue-in-cheek references have piled up deeper than Chicago’s pizza and more loaded than its hot dog.

Chicago Tribune · 1d

Pope Leo XIV is a ‘Midwesterner who is not afraid of hard work,’ Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich says

Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich participated in the conclave that elected Robert Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as pope.

CBS News on MSN · 11h

Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral honors Pope Leo XIV at Sunday mass

A special prayer was delivered at Holy Name Cathedral Sunday for Pope Leo XIV. The church held its first Sunday mass since the pope was elected on Thursday. Many who attended said they are praying for unity.

Chicago reacts to election of city's own Pope Leo XIV

Chicago Sun-Times · 2d

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 in a statement.

Time on MSN · 1d

How World Leaders Are Reacting to Pope Leo

Political figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election on Thursday, May 8, as Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Hailing from Chicago and a dual U.

How social media is reacting to conclave electing Pope Leo XIV

After the conclave selected Chicago native Cardinal Robert Prevost as the next leader of the Catholic Church, reactions from social media users have been pouring in about Pope Leo XIV, with some asking if the new pope's a Cubs or White Sox fan.

12h

Election of Pope Leo XIV evokes pride — and hope — among Chicago faithful: 'Our hometown hero'

Chicagoans celebrated the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S. and a Chicago native, with joy and ...

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Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America

Chicago’s South Side was solidly working class during Pope Leo’s childhood, said Rob Paral, a researcher at the Great Cities ...

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White smoke at Vatican, phones blowing up in Chicago: Their old classmate Robert is pope

Those who knew Pope Leo XIV as a younger man say his path to the papacy has prepared him well for the challenges ahead.

2don MSN

‘Da Pope’ thrills Chicago Catholics — and raises high expectations

In a place where civic pride is a way of life, Chicagoans need little help believing the election of Pope Leo shows their ...

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Does the New Pope Root for the Chicago Cubs or White Sox? An Investigation

John Prevost, Pope Leo's older brother, confirmed his MLB allegiance in multiple interviews, putting to rest the debate ...

11h

3-run home run by Tim Elko lifts the Chicago White Sox to 4-2 victory — and series win — against Miami Marlins

Tim Elko collected his first MLB hit — a go-ahead three-run home run — to lead the Chicago White Sox to a 4-2 win over the ...

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‘Viva Papa Leo!’ At U.S. Masses, Dawn of Homegrown Pope Brings an Air of Electricity.

In Chicago, New Orleans and beyond, elated worshipers and priests celebrated their immediate sense of connection with Pope ...

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