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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.
The new pope is from Chicago. Here are some of his ties to Illinois
Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield released a statement expressing profound joy and deep gratitude to ...
Pope Leo’s first church in ruins, owned by DJ, in danger of foreclosure
Pope Leo’s childhood church, St. Mary of the Assumption on Chicago’s south side, is in a state of disrepair and in danger of ...
'Pray for the new pope Americano': Italians warm to Chicago-born Pope Leo as merch hits Rome streets
Italians — and Romans in particular — have had mixed responses to the so-called “American pope.” Most are cautiously ...
New Pope's Chicago ties feed into huge wave of social media reactions
The election of Pope Leo XIV as the first-American pontiff shocked the world, and Chicago residents rejoiced in the Holy ...
The Pope Is Selling More White Sox Jerseys Than Any Player Actually on the Team
Thus, White Sox fans have embraced the first American pope's fandom, with many even looking to acquire a Pope Leo XIV White ...
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‘The pope is Peruvian!’ How 2 decades in South America shaped the vision of Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV spent two decades ministering in Peru. He became part of Peruvian society and, eventually, a leader within it.
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Try These Iconic Chicago Foods In Honor Of The New Pope
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A Century-Old Romance That Gave the Pope His Family Name
Online genealogists found that Pope Leo’s paternal grandparents in Chicago were accused of having an “illicit affair” in the 1910s, adding another layer to the pope’s complex family history.