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How Pope Leo XIV’s childhood church fell into disrepair — and what may lie ahead
Many sites associated with past popes have become museums or holy destinations for the faithful. But Pope Leo XIV’s childhood ...
Owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home near Chicago has delisted the house after a flood of interest
The owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home was trying to sell the house. Then he discovered its history.
Pope Leo XIV's New Orleans Creole lineage has city buzzing with excitement
While Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, records show that his family lineage has deep roots in Louisiana.
‘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 ...
Pope Leo XIV's voting history sparks speculation on political affiliation
Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, has cast ballots in seven separate elections since 2012, including three Republican primaries ...
Chicago-themed Pope Leo XIV merchandise pops up after historic election
Prevost, who chose the papal name Pope Leo XIV, grew up in south suburban Dolton, and attended Catholic Theological Union.
Victims’ group alleges Pope Leo XIV mishandled sexual abuse cases involving priests in Chicago and Peru
Six weeks before American Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the activist group Survivors Network of those Abused ...
Pope Leo XIV's sports fandom coming to light with White Sox World Series appearance, Villanova-Knicks ties
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been the topic of sports rumors since he was appointed, due to his Chicago roots, ...