Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope
Friday, 9 May 2025 Chicago erupted in celebration as Cardinal Robert Prevost, a native son, was elected Pope Leo XIV, succeeding Pope Francis. Students at The Frances Xavier Warde School cheered, and Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches, filled with pride. Prevost's upbringing in Chicago, marked by compassion and a commitment to social justice, is expected to influence his papacy, resonating deeply within the city.
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