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What Pope Leo XIV means for the U.S. Catholic church and Trump
The new Chicago-raised Pope Leo XIV faces an immediate challenge in his native country: taming the brawling U.S. tribe of ...
Pope Leo XIV's family tree shows Black roots in New Orleans
Pope Leo XIV's family tree reflects America's complex racial history, according to records obtained by ABC News.
Pope Leo XIV didn't play tag as a kid. He played priest, brother says.
Louis Prevost is equal parts excited, mind blown and a little worried about how the papacy will impact his relationship with ...
Cubs' Craig Counsell makes Chicago sports pitch to new pope: Focus on Bulls' NBA Draft Lottery
“I think the pope should be focusing on the Bulls because they’ve got the [NBA Draft] lottery,” Counsell said. “First pick in ...
Bears star Caleb Williams issues two-word reaction to Pope Leo XIV's election
The first American-born pope's sports loyalties have been widely debated. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams needed ...
La Grange area leaders laud selection of Chicago-area pope
Nazareth Academy President Deborah Tracy said Pope Leo XIV will continue work inline with Nazareth and the Sisters of St.
In Peru's north, locals remember Pope Leo driving pick-up, playing tennis
The small city of Chiclayo in northern Peru was bustling with excitement on Friday, with businesses and locals sharing photos ...
Pope Leo XIV's Creole Heritage Highlights Complex History of Racism and the Church in America
The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity ...