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The New York Times · 3h

Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America

Chicago’s South Side was solidly working class during Pope Leo’s childhood, said Rob Paral, a researcher at the Great Cities Institute at the University of Illinois Chicago. The family attended a South Side church, but they lived in Dolton, a suburb just past the city line.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

‘Da Pope’ thrills Chicago Catholics — and raises high expectations

In a place where civic pride is a way of life, Chicagoans need little help believing the election of Pope Leo shows their city is among God’s favorites.

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette · 14h

New pope has ties to Chicago sports

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican's Sistine Chapel.

Meet New Pope, Leo XIV

Chicago Tribune · 19h

Pope Leo XIV is a ‘Midwesterner who is not afraid of hard work,’ Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich says

Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich participated in the conclave that elected Robert Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as pope.

CBS News on MSN · 1d

"Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!": Celebrations abound for Pope Leo XIV

The election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the new pontiff has delighted Catholics and officials alike.

The Associated Press - Busines… · 19h

‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor

“DA POPE!” blared the front of the Chicago Sun-Times on Friday, one of countless spins on the city’s unique accent, immortalized in “Saturday Night Live” sketches. No matter how Pope Leo XIV actually appears, in this realm of humor, he’s a mustachioed everyman who swaps his Ts for Ds and his zucchetto for a Bears cap.

11hon MSN

White smoke at Vatican, phones blowing up in Chicago: Their old classmate Robert is pope

Those who knew Pope Leo XIV as a younger man say his path to the papacy has prepared him well for the challenges ahead.

23hon MSN

The pope is on the line: AP is there for pontiff’s call to his brother in Chicago

An interview with a brother of Pope Leo XIV conducted by a journalist for The Associated Press was interrupted when the new ...

23hon MSN

These St. Rita students picked Cardinal Robert Prevost for new pope just because he's from Chicago

Seniors at St. Rita High School on Chicago's Southwest Side were given a pretty straightforward assignment this week: choose ...

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NBA insider hilariously explains why the new Pope needs to bless the Chicago Bulls, and right now

In a hilarious moment on Friday’s “First Take,” ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst explained why, if the new Chicago-raised ...

1don MSN

Chicago native Robert Prevost becomes the first pope from the US in history

Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, ...

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The Internet’s Funniest Jokes About the Chicago Pope

"Chicago Pope" is like a 1994 SNL sketch. Airs at 12:20am, the only gag is that Chris Farley has a mustache and is doing a ...

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Deep-Dish Pizza and Malört in the Vatican? Chicago Pope Spurs Memes

Chicago, a uniquely meme-able city, was the center of a ton of jokes. Here is some of the internet’s best work.

FOX 32 Chicago on MSN18h

Chicago pope craze: From cookies to Italian beef, businesses cash in on papal pride

From cookies to Italian beef, the Chicago pope is beyond viral status. Experts say brands are capitalizing on the moment ...

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