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Chicago suburb to honor Pope Leo XIV with street dedication
The Dolton Village Board on Monday approved the naming of a street in honor of Pope Leo XIV, who grew up in the south suburb.
Chicago Archdiocese to celebrate Pope Leo XIV with Mass at Rate Field
The Archdiocese of Chicago will celebrate the historic election of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV on June 14 at Rate Field, home ...
Tears, prayers in St. Peter's Square as Augustinian from Chicago is installed as Pope Leo XIV
It’s just remarkable to see someone I know as the pope,” said the Rev. Joe Roccasalva, an Augustinian priest who grew up in ...
JD Vance gifts Pope Leo custom Chicago Bears jersey during Vatican visit: 'Good choice'
Vice President JD Vance gifted Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Bears jersey during the Windy City native's inaugural mass over the ...
Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV installed as new leader of Catholic Church, gives inaugural mass at Vatican City
Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a sign of ...
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.
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 ...