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‘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 ...
Chicago's Cardinal Cupich says Pope Leo XIV is "going to be a voice" for issues like immigration, climate change
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, said he expects Pope Leo XIV "feels an obligation," to speak to what he called ...
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Wisconsin nun reflects on teaching Chicago student now known as Leo XIV: 'I taught the pope'
Sister Dianne Bergant recalls teaching Robert "Bob" Prevost—now Pope Leo XIV—during his time at Catholic Theological Union in ...
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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 ...
"Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!": Celebrations abound for Pope Leo XIV
The election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the new pontiff has delighted Catholics and ...
Pope Leo XIV reactions: Americans, global leaders cheer for Chicago native
Americans are cheering for the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Francis Prevost.
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Pope Leo XIV draws praise on handling sex abuse — and some complicated allegations
Abuse watchdog groups have expressed concern, but Leo has been lauded by other survivors for his handling of abuse.
Did Pope Leo XIV Send a Cryptic Message to America? His One-Word Response to a Reporter's Question Sparks Debate
The first American pope — previously known as Cardinal Robert Prevost — was elected on May 8 Pope Leo XIV has plenty to say ...