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Robert Prevost known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor
Robert Prevost may have made history Thursday by becoming the first pope from the United States. But in Peru, he is known as ...
White smoke at Vatican, phones blowing up in Chicago: Their old classmate Robert is pope
Those who knew Pope Leo XIV as a younger man say his path to the papacy has prepared him well for the challenges ahead.
First U.S.-Born Pontiff Elected: Meet Pope Leo XIV Of Peru-Via-Chicago
Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new Pope. “Habemus Papam,” said Cardinal Dominique announcing the elevation of the 69-year-old ...
Chicago area reacts to new pope — 'Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!'
"The Pope is from Chicago. This is one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson ...
Chicago brings home the papacy: City celebrates native son Pope Leo XIV with memes and hope
Pope Leo XIV is fast becoming an icon in Chicago, bringing hope that he will shine light on working class heroes everywhere.
Peruvians elated after cardinal who spent years in the South American country is elected pope
Peruvians are elated after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country was elected ...
Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America
They were always there,” Ms. Neis said, adding, “The community revolved around the church.” Today, the old Catholic enclave ...