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Chicago Shaped Pope Leo XIV

Chicago Tribune · 6h

How the new Pope Leo XIV’s childhood church in Chicago fell into disrepair — and what may lie ahead

Many sites associated with past popes’ lives have become museums or holy destinations for the faithful. But Pope Leo XIV’s childhood church in Chicago closed years ago.

How Chicago Shaped Pope Leo XIV

He is a man formed by his experience in the church of Chicago, especially the south side,’ writes Mark Francis, CSV.

Associated Press News on MSN · 19h

‘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 election as the first American pontiff, the memes, doctored images and tongue-in-cheek references have piled up deeper than Chicago’s pizza and more loaded than its hot dog.

Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago becomes 1st US pope

Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago becomes first US pope

Chicago Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected on Thursday after four rounds of voting as the new head of the Catholic Church after just 24 hours of conclave in the Sistine Chapel. As pontiff, the 69-year-old will take the name Leo XIV.

Chicago Tribune · 1d

Robert Prevost was ‘the pride and joy of every priest and nun’ at St. Mary’s on Chicago’s South Side

Robert Prevost’s Catholic roots were planted in Chicago’s south suburbs, where he lived in Dolton and attended St. Mary’s parish before becoming Pope Leo XIV.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

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 Roman Catholics.

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Chicago tourists visit Holy Name Cathedral to learn more about Pope Leo

The Associated Press spoke with tourists who were excited to visit Holy Name Cathedral in Pope Leo XIV's hometown of Chicago.

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Is Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Cubs fan? He already has an invite to Wrigley Field from Tom Ricketts.

Would the Chicago Cubs ask the new pope to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field? A message to the team got a ...

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Chicago mayor: ‘Everything dope, including the Pope, comes from Chicago!’

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson (D) celebrated the Thursday selection of Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native formerly known as ...

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