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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.
Can Leo, a pan-American pope, boost the Catholic Church’s popularity?
There are early signs that Pope Leo XIV is capitalizing on a moment of euphoria for Catholics and gaining traction within a ...
‘A piece of Papal history:’ Pope Leo’s modest childhood home in Chicago suburb up for sale
Pope Leo’s modest childhood home in Chicago suburb up for sale - The childhood home of Pope Leo XIV in a Chicago suburb is ...
'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 ...
White Sox to unveil a graphic installation honoring Pope Leo XIV
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox plan to unveil a graphic installation on Monday that honors Pope Leo XIV. Robert Prevost ...
Long Drives and Short Homilies: How Father Bob Became Pope Leo
A résumé of deep religious education, frontline pastoral experience, parish management and Vatican governance — along with a ...
How we captured this photo of Chicago Bears rookie minicamp
Chicago Bears running backs coach Eric Bieniemy, left, yells as Kyle Monangai #25 catches a pass and runs drills during Bears rookie minicamp at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Saturday, May 10, 2025. This ...
RS Dy Chairman Harivansh to lead Indian delegation for Pope's inuguration
An official Indian delegation, led by Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh and comprising Nagaland Deputy Chief Minister ...
Chicago's Cardinal Cupich says Pope Leo XIV is "going to be a voice" for issues like immigration, climate change
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, said he expects Pope Leo XIV "feels an obligation," to speak to what he called ...