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Can Pope Leo XIV influence the nation's immigration debate?
As the first pope from the United States and a dual citizen of America and Peru, Pope Leo XIV — a native of the Windy City — ...
Rebecca R. Bibbs: Why the pope’s Black ancestry matters
The way the news of the new pope’s heritage was made public speaks to the complexity of discussions of race in the U.S.
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Pope Leo XIV shows the influence of Augustine
Pope Leo XIV is the first member of the Augustinian order to be elected pope. How the Augustinian influence shapes his ...
Will Pope Leo improve Chicago’s image? From ‘O Block’ to hot dogs, Vatican tourists share what they know.
The Tribune asked Vatican City tourists from around the globe what they think about Chicago — and whether Pope Leo might ...
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Why JD Vance Didn’t Kiss Pope Leo’s Ring — and What It Says About His Faith and Politics
ANALYSIS: The vice president has articulated a vision of Catholic statesmanship robustly influenced by Church teaching. But ...
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The design of Pope Leo XIV's coat of arms is proving to be surprisingly controversial
We never imagined that the death of a pope and the election of his successor would generate so much design controversy. First ...
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Pope Leo XIV and JD Vance Open a New Chapter for American Catholics
ANALYSIS: They share a love for St. Augustine but diverge on politics, immigration and AI. The conversation between Leo XIV ...
Local religious leaders laud Pope Leo XIV's 'spiritual gifts'
The leader of the Diocese of Palm Beach hailed the choice of American-born Pope Leo XIV as Pope Francis' successor.