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Robert Prevost becomes 1st American pope

These St. Rita students picked Cardinal Robert Prevost for new pope just because he's from Chicago

Seniors at St. Rita High School on Chicago's Southwest Side were given a pretty straightforward assignment this week: choose a potential pope and give a presentation. Then came the curveball from the papal conclave.

USA TODAY on MSN · 1d

How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history

Taking the name Leo XIV, the American was elected to be the 267th pontiff and spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.

BBC · 1d

Robert Prevost becomes first American pope: Special episode

The new pope is Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV - the first American to be elected leader of the Catholic Church. Show more The new pope is Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV - the first American to be elected leader of the Catholic Church.

Chicago, Da Pope and Catholics

The Washington Post on MSN · 1h

‘Da Pope’ thrills Chicago Catholics — and raises high expectations

In a place where civic pride is a way of life, Chicagoans need little help believing the election of Pope Leo shows their city is among God’s favorites.

Las Vegas Sun · 22h

Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope

After white smoke billowed Thursday from the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a pope had been chosen, students in every classroom at The Frances Xavier Warde School in Chicago had their eyes glued to TV screens.

Chicago Sun-Times · 1d

Chicago and Illinois politicians praise 'Da Pope'

Leaders of all faiths and on both sides of the aisle welcomed the South Side's own Robert Prevost — Pope Leo XIV — as head of the Catholic Church. "We hope to welcome you back home soon," Mayor Brandon Johnson said.

Chicago celebrates election of Pope Leo XIV

Chicago Tribune · 1h

La Grange area leaders laud selection of Chicago-area pope

Nazareth Academy President Deborah Tracy said Pope Leo XIV will continue work inline with Nazareth and the Sisters of St. Joseph.

ABC News on MSN · 8h

Chicago reacts to Pope Leo XIV’s election

The mayor of Pope Leo’s hometown of Chicago called his election “one of the biggest moments in modern history” of the city.

NBC News · 23h

Chicago celebrates election of hometown pope

Friends of Pope Leo XIV are celebrating his election tonight. The first American pope was born in Chicago. NBC News’ Shaquille Brewster reports.

Robert Prevost was ‘the pride and joy of every priest and nun’ who grew up in Chicago’s south side

Robert Prevost’s Catholic roots were planted in Chicago’s south side suburbs, where he grew up playing “pretend priest” and ...

‘Totally surreal:’ Pope’s brother says of sibling’s election before flight to Rome

John Prevost was somewhat of a celebrity at O’Hare International Airport on Friday as travelers recognized him as a brother ...

National Catholic Register23m

The Pope’s Suburban Chicago Roots: ‘It Gives Us Hope for the Future’

Late Friday morning, I drove to a quiet neighborhood in suburban Chicago and stopped in front of the home of the Pope’s ...

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The pope is on the line: AP is there for pontiff’s call to his brother in Chicago

An interview with a brother of Pope Leo XIV conducted by a journalist for The Associated Press was interrupted when the new ...

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Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV cast a ballot in recent Republican primaries in Illinois

Pope Leo XIV, the first American to ascend to the papacy, has voted in three Republican primary elections since 2012, state ...

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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 ...

Chicago pope-themed Portillo's, T-shirts and more pop up as city embraces Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, became the first pope from the United States. Now, Chicago businesses are getting in on the ...

Pope Leo XIV, who is a White Sox fan, was in crowd for Astros' 2005 World Series game in Chicago

This means Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, has at least passing knowledge of the Houston Astros' Killer B's ...

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