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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.
Robert Francis Prevost has been named as Pope Francis' successor. Here's what to know.
Pope Francis' successor has been elected, and it's the first American pope. Here's what we know about Cardinal Robert Prevost ...
Robert Prevost was ‘the pride and joy of every priest and nun’ who grew up in Chicago’s south side
Robert Prevost’s Catholic roots were planted in Chicago’s south side suburbs, where he grew up playing “pretend priest” and ...
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Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost gains papal buzz
A Chicago-born Cardinal is getting attention as a possible contender to be the new pope, but scholars say an American in the ...
Pope Leo XIV, who is a White Sox fan, was in crowd for Astros' 2005 World Series game in Chicago
The world has been trying to learn the details of Cardinal Robert Prevost's life ever since he was elected Pope Leo XIV on ...
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 ...