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Robert Francis Prevost: The Augustinian from Chicago
In the frenzied days leading up to the papal conclave following Pope Francis’s passing on April 21, speculation was rampant: ...
Chicago area reacts to new pope — 'Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!'
"The Pope is from Chicago. This is one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson ...
Robert Prevost known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor
Robert Prevost may have made history Thursday by becoming the first pope from the United States. But in Peru, he is known as ...
How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history
Taking the name Leo XIV, the American was elected to be the 267th pontiff and spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion ...
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Chicago abuzz with 'unbelievable' joy as native son is pope
Pope Leo XIV has been with Augustinian order almost since childhood, wanted to be one of their priests since he was 13 ...
Chicago native Robert Prevost becomes the first pope from the US in history
Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, ...
Peruvians elated after cardinal who spent years in the South American country is elected pope
Peruvians are elated after a Catholic cardinal who spent years guiding the faithful in the South American country was elected ...
Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America
They were always there,” Ms. Neis said, adding, “The community revolved around the church.” Today, the old Catholic enclave ...