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Afternoon Briefing: Wheaton church group witnesses Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Following the papal conclave’s historic selection, Cardinal Blase Cupich declared Chicago should be “proud to have produced” ...
Pope Leo XIV's voting history sparks speculation on political affiliation
Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, has participated in seven separate contests since 2012, including three Republican primaries.
World Leaders React as American Robert Francis Prevost Becomes Pope Leo XIV
P olitical figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...
Cardinal Dolan describes Pope XIV as 'citizen of the world,' will build bridges with Trump
Pope Leo XIV is being described by Cardinal Timothy Dolan as a "citizen of the world" who will seek to build bridges with ...
Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first mass and more
A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced ...
ESPN analyst says Pope Leo XIV should bless the Chicago Bulls in 2025 NBA Draft Lottery
ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst thinks the American pope should sway the NBA Draft Lottery in favor of his Chicago NBA team.
Pope Leo Vows to Address U.S. Catholic Church 'Challenges'
Robert Prevost was elected as Pope Francis’ successor on Thursday, May 8, concluding a two-day papal conclave. Hailing from ...
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 ...