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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.

Chicago Sun-Times · 2d

Cardinal Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, is the first pope from the United States

Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV. He grew up in Dolton and attended St. Mary of the Assumption. A childhood friend said maybe now that he's pope, their old church will be reopened.

The Kansas City Star on MSN · 2d

New Pope Robert Prevost is from Chicago — and he’s a fan of Windy City sports

Sports fans had one question when Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago was elected as the new pope: What are his favorite teams?

Chicago Tribune1d

How the new Pope Leo XIV’s childhood church in Chicago fell into disrepair — and what may lie ahead

But she came back Thursday to see what remained of the old sanctuary because it is where Robert Prevost ... 2025, in Chicago. Pope Leo XIV attended the church and parish school while growing ...

Election of Pope Leo XIV evokes prid e-- and hope -- among Chicago faithful: 'Our hometown hero'

Chicagoans celebrated the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S. and a Chicago native, with joy and ...

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 ...

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Pope Leo XIV’s Years in Peru Reveal a Priest Focused on His Flock

Monseñor Robert” helped the poor, trekked into the Andes and spread his faith. “He always provided words of hope.” ...

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