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Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first mass and more
A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced ...
What we know about Leo XIV, the new American pope
Over an hour after the white smoke emerged, the new pope, clad in his papal vestments, stepped out onto the balcony and ...
Does the New Pope Root for the Chicago Cubs or White Sox? An Investigation
John Prevost, Pope Leo's older brother, confirmed his MLB allegiance in multiple interviews, putting to rest the debate ...
The Internet’s Funniest Jokes About the Chicago Pope
Pope Leo has been on Twitter since 2011 and has a history of tweets that are now being dissected by online sleuths and ...
Mass of Thanksgiving held for Pope Leo XIV at Holy Name Cathedral
A special mass was held Friday morning at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral for the first American-born pope. Pope Leo XIV grew ...
As ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV
Speakers blasted “Born in the U.S.A. and ”American Pie" as six cardinal electors from the United States celebrated the first ...
ESPN analyst says Pope Leo XIV should bless the Chicago Bulls in 2025 NBA Draft Lottery
ESPN NBA analyst Brian Windhorst thinks the American pope should sway the NBA Draft Lottery in favor of his Chicago NBA team.
New Pope’s Older Brother: Leo XIV Watched Movie ‘Conclave’ Just Before Entering Real Conclave
The newly-elected Pope Leo XIV watched the movie 'Conclave' just before the real Vatican conclave started, his older brother ...
Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and the Knicks for their Villanova ties
The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the ...
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich shares pride after South Sider Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich participated in the conclave that elected Robert Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as pope.