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Pope Leo affirms marriage between man and woman, but some Chicago Catholics hope for LGBTQ outreach
Some Catholics in Chicago still hope the new pope will signal greater acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community — with time.
White Sox to unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox plan to unveil a graphic installation on Monday that honors Pope Leo XIV. Robert Prevost ...
Former Chicago colleagues of Pope Leo XIV head to Rome for his papal installation
Roman Catholics around the globe are looking forward to a historic moment on Sunday: the installation of the first American ...
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Pope Leo XIV's Childhood Home in Chicago Suburb Hits Market as 'Piece of Papal History'
Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in Dolton is being auctioned with its historical significance as a key selling point.
‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor
A Chicago-born cardinal walks into a conclave. The rest of the joke tells itself. In the breathless day since Pope Leo XIV’s ...
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Daaaaa Pope: Leo XIV’s Election Elicits Bounty of Chicago-Style Memes, No Ketchup
As such, the ascension of Pope Leo XIV prompted one of those genuinely great, increasingly rare, days on social media — ...
Chicago's Cardinal Cupich says Pope Leo XIV is "going to be a voice" for issues like immigration, climate change
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, said he expects Pope Leo XIV "feels an obligation," to speak to what he called ...
Can Leo, a pan-American pope, boost the Catholic Church’s popularity?
There are early signs that Pope Leo XIV is capitalizing on a moment of euphoria for Catholics and gaining traction within a ...
Dolton Mayor Jason House won’t rule out public purchase of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home
Dolton Mayor Jason House said there’s a possibility of taking public ownership of Pope Leon XIV’s home for museum or public ...