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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 ...
‘A son of Chicago:’ High School where Pope Leo once taught celebrates history
Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago-area native and former substitute teacher at St. Rita High School, has become the first ...
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A popular Chicago eatery is offering a Pope Leo-inspired sandwich. What’s on it?
A popular Chicago restaurant chain is celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV with a sandwich named in the pontiff's honor.
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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 ...
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 ...
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Could Pope Leo's childhood home become a landmark? Dolton house removed from market
Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in Dolton, Illinois, was listed for sale on May 5 before being taken off the market just days ...
Pope Leo asks fan 'Sox or Cubs?' as he signs a baseball
After waiting in line at the Vatican, Jason Perash of Colorado got the pontiff to autograph a ball. The pope is reportedly a ...
Pope Leo's Big Sibling Reveals Why 'I Told My Brother He Was Weird' — and More Family Memories (Exclusive)
Pope Leo XIV made history, but for his family, the announcement struck closer to home; Born in Chicago on Sept. 14, 1955, the ...