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‘He’s one of us’: South Holland church celebrates bragging rights as Pope Leo XIV’s de facto home parish
After a series of closures by the Chicago Archdiocese, Christ Our Savior Church in South Holland has bragging rights as Pope ...
Pope Leo XIV Calls for End to War in First Sunday Blessing as Pontiff
The new pope, speaking to thousands in St. Peter’s Square, echoed themes that Francis, his predecessor, regularly addressed.
Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza in symbolically rich blessing on Mother’s Day
Pope Leo XIV has called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of ...
Pope Leo XIV will ‘complete and complement [the U.S.] political agenda’: Cardinal Cupich
On "This Week," Cardinal Cupich said Pope Leo XIV may call for changes to the United States immigration system.
Pope Leo XIV says advancement of AI played a factor in his papal name selection
Pope Leo XIV revealed that his papal name was partially inspired by the looming challenges of a world increasingly influenced ...
New Pope Leo XIV cites AI’s challenge to human dignity in his name choice
Born Robert Francis Prevost, the new pope chose his papal name in reference to Pope Leo XIII (1810-1903) who presided over ...
Pope Leo XIV's New Orleans Creole lineage has city buzzing with excitement
While Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, records show that his family lineage has deep roots in Louisiana.
Pope Leo XIV Is a White Sox Fan — and the Organization Is Embracing the Occasion
Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the news. Elected on Thursday, Robert Prevost is the ...