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.
Fact check: Is Pope Leo XIV affiliated to the US Republican Party?
Speculation has been rife about the political affiliations of Pope Leo XIV, but there is no evidence that he is a "registered..
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Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost in Chicago, has become the first U.S.-born pontiff and now leads both the Holy See and Vatican City. His dual role as an American citizen and a foreign head of state..
Friday, 9 May 2025 ()
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