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‘The pope is more Peruvian than the potato.’ Why Pope Leo XIV’s roots resonate in Chicago.
Pope Leo XIV, has a patchwork background that speaks to the melting pot that is the United States — and his birthplace, the ...
Pope Leo XIV's voting history sparks speculation on political affiliation
Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, has cast ballots in seven separate elections since 2012, including three Republican primaries ...
Chicago Pizzeria Honors Former Customer Pope Leo XIV With New “Pope-erroni” Pie
Robert Francis Prevost, now officially known as Pope Leo XIV, recently made history as the first American to ascend to the ...
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Pope Leo XVI Is First Missionary to Become Pope in a Long, Long Time
The U.S.-born pope spent about a dozen years as a missionary in Peru and returned there later to serve as a bishop.
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Pope Leo's Florida brother: Right-wing politics, edgy social media, and certain his sibling is best man for job
When the white smoke poured out of St. Peter's Basilica last week, 73-year-old Port Charlotte resident Louis Prevost learned ...
Pope Leo XIV Delivers First Sunday Blessing: Calls For ‘Just And Lasting Peace’ In Ukraine
Pope Leo XIV, the first American leader of the Catholic Church, previously known as Robert Francis Prevost, gave his first ...
Pope Leo promises to have an ‘an active social media presence’ after using his old account to criticize Trump policies
Pope Leo promises to have an ‘an active social media presence’ after using his old account to criticize Trump policies - Pope ...
Pope Leo's family tree shows ties to a prominent Creole family of color in Louisiana
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S. pope, descends from Creole and free people of color in Louisiana, highlighting complex issues to ...