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First American pope is a White Sox fan, Villanova grad, Peru missionary, Vatican leader
Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 ...
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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 ...
An American Pope Emerges as a Potential Contrast to Trump on the World Stage
Pope Leo XIV’s focus on refugees and his pluralistic background may offer a different view of U.S. values from the ...
Cardinal Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, is the first pope from the United States
Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV. He grew up in Dolton and attended St. Mary of the Assumption. A childhood friend said ...
The Latest: Robert Prevost of the United States is named Pope Leo XIV
Black smoke again billowed out of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, the second day of the conclave, indicating that no new ...
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Cary pastor reflects on significance of US-born Pope at first Sunday Mass since conclave
The faithful gathered for Sunday Mass for the first time since Chicago native Robert Prevost was selected as the next pontiff. His election marks a meaningful new chapter for the church nationwide.
Pope calls for 'no more war' during first papal prayer
Pope Leo XIV Sunday called for world peace, an end to conflicts across the globe and "no more war" during his first papal ...
Whoops, waves, tears: Faithful react to Pope Leo’s first Sunday blessing in St. Peter’s Square
Tens of thousands of faithful Catholics gathered in St. Peter’s Square to watch Pope Leo XIV deliver the first Sunday ...