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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 ...
The new pope is from Chicago. Here are some of his ties to Illinois
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield released a statement expressing profound joy and deep gratitude to ...
Pope Leo’s first church in ruins, owned by DJ, in danger of foreclosure
Pope Leo’s childhood church, St. Mary of the Assumption on Chicago’s south side, is in a state of disrepair and in danger of ...
‘A piece of Papal history:’ Pope Leo’s modest childhood home in Chicago suburb up for sale
Pope Leo’s modest childhood home in Chicago suburb up for sale - The childhood home of Pope Leo XIV in a Chicago suburb is ...
'Enthusiasm and joy' in new Pope's hometown of Chicago
Catholics are surprised and delighted in Chicago, where the church's influence persists despite declining numbers.
Alexander: Can we talk baseball and tennis with the new pope?
This week’s bucket o’ notes also discusses the fluidity of college eligibility, the return of a future Hall of Famer and the ...
New Pope's Chicago ties feed into huge wave of social media reactions
The election of Pope Leo XIV as the first-American pontiff shocked the world, and Chicago residents rejoiced in the Holy ...
Bears QB Caleb Williams reacts to new Pope being from Chicago
Globally, everyone is reacting to the newly-appointed Pope in the Catholic Church, and bishop of Rome. On Thursday, it was ...
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 ...
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.