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‘Relatable’ Pope Leo XIV’s popularity with U.S. sports fans may extend to a rabbi near you
Like many who feel a connection with the new pope, Rabbi Joseph Schultz believes his familiarity with sports can help bring ...
Bishop Ronald Hicks recalls connecting with Pope Leo XIV while growing up in the south suburbs
Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is known for his down-to-earth approachability, boldness in standing up for social ...
Resurrection of Dolton: Can Pope Leo XIV bring glory back to his hometown?
Pope Leo XIV’s old community of Dolton is finding hope in his election after years of violence and corruption for the suburb ...
Pope Leo’s Hometown Plans to Preserve His Childhood Home
Pope Leo XIV‘s hometown plans to acquire his childhood home in Chicago and turn it into a historic site that will be free to ...
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A pontiff from Chiclayo: How Peru is reacting to Pope Leo XIV
Locals in Chiclayo, Peru, have fond memories of Leo’s work as bishop, but some question his record responding to abuse.
Chicagoans journey to Rome to celebrate hometown Pope Leo XIV at formal papal installation
As many as 150,000 people turned out in the Vatican Sunday for Pope Leo XIV's installation mass, and many Chicagoans made the journey to Rome to represent their hometown pope. For a select few, the ...
From Chicago to Châteauneuf-du-Pape: What does a pope's hometown reveal?
From Polish pilgrimage trails to French vineyards, the places popes come from often gain new meaning. With the announcement ...
Resurrection of Dolton: Can Pope Leo XIV bring glory back to his Illinois hometown?
Pope Leo XIV’s old community of Dolton is finding hope in his election after years of violence and corruption for the suburb ...
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Resurrection of Dolton: Can Pope Leo XIV bring glory back to his Illinois hometown?
Pope Leo XIV. “This brings back hope. We went from hell-land to holy land because it was a rough several years for our community,” Kiana Belcher, a village trustee, told USA TODAY.