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From Chicago to Chiclayo: Pope Leo’s life in photos
Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — grew up in Chicago, ...
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Chicago abuzz with ‘unbelievable’ joy the first American pope is a hometown son
Catholics and non-Catholics alike were abuzz with excitement in Chicago May 8, after one of the city’s native sons became ...
Robert Prevost known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor
The Chicago native is also a Peruvian citizen and lived for years in Peru, first as a missionary and then as bishop. He ...
Chicago brings home the papacy: City celebrates native son Pope Leo XIV with memes and hope
Pope Leo XIV is fast becoming an icon in Chicago, bringing hope that he will shine light on working class heroes everywhere.
Brónagh Diamond: Chicago’s greatest export meets Peru’s most humble servant
Forget your traditional Italian popes sipping espresso; we’re talking deep-dish spirituality, tamales instead of pasta ...
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 ...
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.