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Pope Leo's childhood home in a Chicago suburb was recently listed for sale for under $250,000 -- until Thursday, that is. It appears the listing for the small home in Dolton, Illinois, a suburb ...
And like friends investigating their bestie's new boyfriend, the internet is already digging through the pope's old social media posts. Pope Leo XIV opened his X account @drprevost in August 2011 ...
A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced the day after stunning the world with the election of the first pope ...
He quickly shifted the tone by commenting on the Catholic Church’s recent election of a new pope. "We have an American Pope, Chicago-style, no ketchup," he joked about Pope Leo XIV, who was born ...
Pope Leo’s childhood church, St. Mary of the Assumption on Chicago’s south side, is in a state of disrepair and in danger of foreclosure, but its opportunistic owner now has a new vision for ...
Jetlagged but excited, Pope Leo XIV’s brother John Prevost is catching up on daily life after a whirlwind few days in the Vatican. Prevost is freshly arrived home after spending time with his ...
The choice of a U.S.-born cardinal as pope has sparked discussions among American Catholics, including Boston.com readers. When we asked if they were surprised a U.S.-born cardinal was elected ...
"It’s overwhelming pride, but it’s also an overwhelming responsibility, being the first American Pope from Chicago – and a relative. Frightening," Prevost said. Prevost said his brother’s ...
One of the new pope’s brothers has given an interview to a Chicago TV station, shedding light on how Cardinal Robert Prevost prepared for the Vatican conclave that elected him pontiff.
Languages: English. Newly elected Pope Leo XIV's significance as leader of the Catholic Church is beyond dispute, but the papacy's role has historically extended far beyond the altar and pews.
Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Francis Prevost, delivered his first speech as the Catholic Church's newly appointed successor to Pope Francis. Standing at the Central Loggia of St Peter’s Basilica ...