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Pope Leo XIV celebrated in Chicago with mass at Holy Name Cathedral as many remember his early life
A special mass is underway at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral for the first American-born pope. Pope Leo XIV grew up in South ...
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.
What to know about the Catholic Theological Union, Pope Leo XIV's alma mater in Hyde Park
The Hyde Park school was founded in the wake of the Second Vatican Council, which shaped its teachings and philosophy toward ...
Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the 'saint of the north' in Peru for his closeness to poor
Robert Prevost may have made history Thursday by becoming the first pope from the United States. But in Peru, he is known as ...
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Chicago’s St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Where Pope Leo XIV Once Worshiped, Gains Renewed Attention for Preservation
Chicago's St. Mary's church, connected to Pope Leo XIV's past, captures local interest amid restoration efforts.
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How Pope Leo XIV's ‘stunning’ Creole, Black roots fuel hope and pride in 7th Ward New Orleans
The pope's Creole roots in New Orleans are a source of pride among the city's Black Catholics. But the revelation also ...
Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America
Chicago’s South Side was solidly working class during Pope Leo’s childhood, said Rob Paral, a researcher at the Great Cities ...
Pope Leo Tells Cardinals They Must Continue 'Precious Legacy' of Pope Francis
Pope Leo XIV signaled on Saturday he would continue with the vision and reforms of Pope Francis, telling the world's Catholic ...