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Pope Leo XIV's voting history sparks speculation on political affiliation
Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, has participated in seven separate contests since 2012, including three Republican primaries.
Afternoon Briefing: Wheaton church group witnesses Pope Leo XIV in Rome
Following the papal conclave’s historic selection, Cardinal Blase Cupich declared Chicago should be “proud to have produced” ...
Pope Leo Vows to Address U.S. Catholic Church 'Challenges'
Robert Prevost was elected as Pope Francis’ successor on Thursday, May 8, concluding a two-day papal conclave. Hailing from ...
Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first mass and more
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 ...
Victims’ group alleges Pope Leo XIV mishandled sexual abuse cases involving priests in Chicago and Peru
Six weeks before American Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the activist group Survivors Network of those Abused ...
Cardinal Dolan describes Pope XIV as 'citizen of the world,' will build bridges with Trump
Pope Leo XIV is being described by Cardinal Timothy Dolan as a "citizen of the world" who will seek to build bridges with ...
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich shares pride after South Sider Robert Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich participated in the conclave that elected Robert Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as pope.
From Chicago to the Vatican: How a Peruvian American became pope
Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — grew up in Chicago, ...