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White smoke at Vatican, phones blowing up in Chicago: Their old classmate Robert is pope
Those who knew Pope Leo XIV as a younger man say his path to the papacy has prepared him well for the challenges ahead.
Ex-White Sox pitcher has perfect response to Pope Leo XIV’s fandom after ghastly 2024 season
Erick Fedde knows the pain the White Sox’s now most famous fan must have gone through — maybe needing to ask for divine ...
Robert Prevost was ‘the pride and joy of every priest and nun’ who grew up in Chicago’s south side
Robert Prevost’s Catholic roots were planted in Chicago’s south side suburbs, where he grew up playing “pretend priest” and ...
The new pope is a Chicago baseball fan. Does he support the Cubs?
The Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, supports one baseball team in the Windy City.
Cubs Disciple or White Sox Believer? Chicago Teams Battle for Pope Leo’s Affection
From the moment the Roman Catholic Church revealed Thursday that its next leader hailed from Chicago, one question quickly ...
Prominent Chicago priest hails local-born Pope Leo XIV as advocate for poor, baseball fan
According to Chicago church leaders, Pope Leo XIV, a city native, has a heart for the poor and is also a baseball fan. He ...
Chicago brings home the papacy: City celebrates native son Pope Leo XIV with memes and hope
Pope Leo XIV is fast becoming an icon in Chicago, bringing hope that he will shine light on working class heroes everywhere.