Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV
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It still may be hard to believe, but the new pope is from Chicago. In just a few days, those who consider Pope Leo XIV their own are headed to Rome for his installation ceremony. Six Augustinians from the Catholic Theological Union in Hyde Park,
Heather and Dominic Jaroch tell PEOPLE about the time Pope Leo XIV — then simply known as “Father Bob" — flew back to Chicago to preside over their wedding
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The contrast between President Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally, or in their world views.
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, said he expects Pope Leo XIV "feels an obligation," to speak to what he called the issues of the day, amid "real challenges globally."
Born in the U.S., forged in Peru, chosen in Rome, Leo XIV will helm a church facing debt, division and decline
The 73-year-old Florida man appears to be a staunch Trump supporter who uses his Facebook account to go on the attack.
The first American pope — previously known as Cardinal Robert Prevost — was elected on May 8 Pope Leo XIV has plenty to say about his home country. The first-ever American pope was elected to lead the Catholic church on May 8.
Pope Leo XIV appears to confirm favourite sports team after chanting with fan - The first US leader of the global Catholic Church enjoyed interacting with a Roma supporter earlier this week
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