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Pope Leo XIV is a ‘Midwesterner who is not afraid of hard work,’ Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich says
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich participated in the conclave that elected Robert Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as pope.
Chicago-themed Pope Leo XIV merchandise pops up after historic election
Prevost, who chose the papal name Pope Leo XIV, grew up in south suburban Dolton, and attended Catholic Theological Union.
‘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 ...
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 ...
‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor
A Chicago-born cardinal walks into a conclave. The rest of the joke tells itself. In the breathless day since Pope Leo XIV’s ...
From Chicago to the Vatican: How a Peruvian American became pope
Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — grew up in Chicago, ...
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 ...
Prevost brothers celebrate in US their younger sibling’s ascension to pope
Both brothers were thrilled for their youngest sibling. They believe he will be a wonderful pope and are cheering for his ...