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How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history
Taking the name Leo XIV, the American was elected to be the 267th pontiff and spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion ...
New Pope Robert Prevost is from Chicago — and he’s a fan of Windy City sports
Sports fans had one question when Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago was elected as the new pope: What are his favorite teams ...
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Pope Leo XIV: What to know about Chicago-born Robert Prevost
Cardinals, including Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich at left, appear at the Vatican on May 8, 2025, after the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th pope. He chose the name Pope ...
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Who Is Pope Leo XIV: What to Know About American Cardinal Robert Prevost
On day two of the conclave and after only four rounds of voting, Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected and will be known as ...
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Pope Leo's Florida brother: Right-wing politics, edgy social media, and certain his sibling is best man for job
When the white smoke poured out of St. Peter's Basilica last week, 73-year-old Port Charlotte resident Louis Prevost learned ...
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Chicago native Robert Prevost becomes the first pope from the US in history
VATICAN CITY — Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who spent ... bit surprised and we’re happy.” The last pope to take the name Leo was Leo XIII, an Italian who led the church ...
Did Pope Leo XIV Send a Cryptic Message to America? His One-Word Response to a Reporter's Question Sparks Debate
Pope Leo XIV has plenty to say about his home country. The first-ever American pope was elected to lead the Catholic church ...
New Pope’s Viral U.S. Comment Leaves Much to Interpretation
A bit later the pontiff added, “God bless you all.” The brief exchange, captured by NewsNation correspondent Robert Sherman ...