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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 ...
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 hold Mass in the basement of his family’s small brick home, reading from ...
Pope Leo XIV's official portrait has been released
Pope Leo's official portrait has been released. In just three hours, the post was shared over 4,700 times and liked 1,200 ...
The Pope Is Selling More White Sox Jerseys Than Any Player Actually on the Team
Thus, White Sox fans have embraced the first American pope's fandom, with many even looking to acquire a Pope Leo XIV White ...
Robert Prevost, the first American pope, is from Chicago and jokes are already flowing: ‘All Communion wafers will be deep-dish’
Here comes ‘Da Pope.’ Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was named Thursday as the first ever American pope – and folks in ...
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost elected first American pope, becomes Pope Leo XIV
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost has spent much of his time serving in Peru. He was elected the first American pope from ...
Chicago-born Robert Prevost becomes first-ever American Pope
After multiple votes over two days, Cardinal Robert Prevost, who was raised in Chicago, has been elected as the first-ever ...
Italian tailor known for dressing past popes, could be part of Pope Leo XIV's installation Mass
When Pope Leo XIV steps out for his official installation on Sunday, the vestments he wears will speak, at least in some way, for him and his papacy.
Afternoon Briefing: Chicago native named the first American pope
Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, ...
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‘Sense of National Pride’: W.Va. Lawmaker Offers Resolution Honoring First American Pope
W.Va., introduces a House resolution to celebrate the election of the first-ever pope born in the United States.
Will the Pope, Like Other American Expats, Have to File U.S. Taxes?
The first American pontiff has special circumstances but may want to file a return even if he doesn’t owe anything ...
A Century-Old Romance That Gave the Pope His Family Name
Online genealogists found that Pope Leo’s paternal grandparents in Chicago were accused of having an “illicit affair” in the 1910s, adding another layer to the pope’s complex family history.