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Election of Pope Leo XIV evokes prid e-- and hope -- among Chicago faithful: 'Our hometown hero'
Chicagoans celebrated the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S. and a Chicago native, with joy and ...
Priest sex abuse survivors hopeful Pope Leo XIV brings change to Catholic Church
The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests is calling for the new pope to impose a zero-tolerance policy.
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Chicago’s St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Where Pope Leo XIV Once Worshiped, Gains Renewed Attention for Preservation
Chicago's St. Mary's church, connected to Pope Leo XIV's past, captures local interest amid restoration efforts.
What to know about the Catholic Theological Union, Pope Leo XIV's alma mater in Hyde Park
The Hyde Park school was founded in the wake of the Second Vatican Council, which shaped its teachings and philosophy toward ...
Pope Leo Vows to Address U.S. Catholic Church 'Challenges'
"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.
Pope Leo XIV Faces Financial Headache as New Catholic Church Leader
Pope Leo XIV, the first person from the United States to lead the Catholic Church, is taking on a financial headache in his ...
Pope Leo XIV delivers first Sunday noon blessing, patrons at Chicago church embrace message of Chicago-born pontiff
Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday noon blessing from the loggia at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, three days ...
Pope Leo’s Creole heritage highlights complex history of racism and the church in America
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has Creole roots. That is raising awareness about the complexity of the Creole ...