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A White Sox fan dressed like Pope Leo and it was perfect
No, not the real pope. A fan decided to dress up like Pope Leo, who it turns out is a White Sox fan and NOT a Cubs die-hard.
Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America
Chicago’s South Side was solidly working class during Pope Leo’s childhood, said Rob Paral, a researcher at the Great Cities ...
Pope Leo XVI's New Orleans Creole lineage has city buzzing with excitement
While Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Illinois, records show that his family lineage has deep roots in Louisiana.
‘Da Pope’ thrills Chicago Catholics — and raises high expectations
In a place where civic pride is a way of life, Chicagoans need little help believing the election of Pope Leo shows their ...
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 ...
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Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost elected as new Pope
Today, the conclave of cardinals elected American Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the Pope, informs The Guardian. His ...
Trump Says He Looks Forward to Meeting With Pope Leo, an American
U.S. President Donald Trump congratulated Pope Leo on his election to head the Catholic Church on Thursday, and said it "is ...