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Pope Leo XIV, Chicago

Former Chicago colleagues of Pope Leo XIV head to Rome for his papal installation

Roman Catholics around the globe are looking forward to a historic moment on Sunday: the installation of the first American pope. Two Chicagoans who know Pope Leo XIV from his time in the city will be there beaming with pride.

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‘The pope is more Peruvian than the potato.’ Why Pope Leo XIV’s roots resonate in Chicago.

Pope Leo XIV, has a patchwork background that speaks to the melting pot that is the United States — and his birthplace, the city of Chicago.

U.S. News & World Report · 4h

White Sox to Unveil a Graphic Installation Honoring Pope Leo XIV

The Chicago White Sox plan to unveil a graphic installation on Monday that honors Pope Leo XIV. Robert Prevost became the first pope from the U.S. in the history of the Catholic Church when he was elected on May 8.

Pope Leo, Childhood Home

Bloomberg on MSN · 13h

Pope Leo’s Childhood Home Goes on Sale at $250,000 Starting Bid

The childhood Chicago-area home of Pope Leo XIV is being sold at a luxury auction following a surge of interest sparked by his election last week.

Washington Examiner on MSN · 13h

Pope Leo’s childhood Chicago suburban home up for auction

The childhood home of Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, will be sold in an online auction next month. The three-bedroom home in the South Side Chicago suburb of Dolton, Illinois, was originally on the market for $199,

KSWB-TV San Diego on MSN · 6h

Pope Leo’s childhood home now up for auction

The three-bedroom, 1,050 square-foot home was built in 1949 and last sold in May 2024 for $66,000, before being put up for sale again in January.

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Pope Leo affirms marriage between man and woman, but some Chicago Catholics hope for LGBTQ outreach

Some Catholics in Chicago still hope the new pope will signal greater acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community — with time.

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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 ...

How a working-class Chicago suburb and a tight-knit Catholic parish shaped the first American pope

In one of Chicago’s south suburbs, while other boys were playing cops and robbers, the future Pope Leo XIV would pretend to ...

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'Pray for the new pope Americano': Italians warm to Chicago-born Pope Leo as merch hits Rome streets

Italians — and Romans in particular — have had mixed responses to the so-called “American pope.” Most are cautiously ...

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The pope is from Chicago. So, let us praise these deep-dish pizzas

Another great pie is the Chicago Classic from Green Township's Werkhaus Pizza, which is topped with green bell peppers, sweet ...

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From Chicago to Châteauneuf-du-Pape: What does a pope's hometown reveal?

From Polish pilgrimage trails to French vineyards, the places popes come from often gain new meaning. With the announcement ...

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White smoke at Vatican, phones blowing up in Chicago: Their old classmate Robert is pope

Those who knew Pope Leo XIV as a younger man say his path to the papacy has prepared him well for the challenges ahead.

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Election of Pope Leo XIV evokes pride — and hope — among Chicago faithful: 'Our hometown hero'

Chicagoans celebrated the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S. and a Chicago native, with joy and ...

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