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Representatives of Chicago's Catholic Theological Union headed to Rome for Pope Leo XIV's installation
It still may be hard to believe, but the new pope is from Chicago. In just a few days, those who consider Pope Leo XIV their ...
‘He’s one of us’: South Holland church celebrates bragging rights as Pope Leo XIV’s de facto home parish
After a series of closures by the Chicago Archdiocese, Christ Our Savior Church in South Holland has bragging rights as Pope ...
Readers answer Kelly, praise Pope Leo and Tom Hagen, question church opulence | Letters
Erie owes Tom Hagen a debt of gratitude I just want to personally say thank you to Tom Hagen for what he has done ...
Chicago Pizzeria Honors Former Customer Pope Leo XIV With New “Pope-erroni” Pie
Robert Francis Prevost, now officially known as Pope Leo XIV, recently made history as the first American to ascend to the ...
‘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 ...
Photos Show Joyous Vatican Scenes as Pope Leo Is Announced
Robert Francis Prevost was chosen on Thursday, May 8, to succeed Pope Francis as the head of the Catholic Church. The ...
President Donald Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth’s most powerful Americans. They lead in different roles and realms
The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark — politically, personally or ...
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 ...