How will Pope Leo XIV lead the church?
Vince Gerasole recaps the pope’s first mass and how it set up his papacy, and the similarities and differences between Pope Leo XIV and Francis.
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Vince Gerasole recaps the pope’s first mass and how it set up his papacy, and the similarities and differences between Pope Leo XIV and Francis.
He led his first mass with cardinals as the new leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics.
From playing red rover to serving as an altar boy in a small southern suburban church, his path to the papacy began in Chicago.
Google search traffic for "Da Pope" skyrocketed since the announcement.
The Tribune says, “Chicago’s Pope,” while the Sun-Times went a little cheekier, with, “Da Pope!”
Vince Gerasole had the assignment of covering the conclave, and he witnessed history. Gerasole has some insight about what the Leo XIV’s papacy might be all about.
Chicagoans are already starting to think Pope Leo XIV is their own personal friend. Marissa Sulek reports.
Dorothy Tucker talked with John Prevost, the brother of Pope Leo XIV, on Thursday afternoon.
Leo XIV also attended the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago in city's Hyde Park neighborhood.
The first words Pope Leo XIV spoke to the jubilant crowd at St. Peter’s Square on Thursday were, “Peace be with all of you.” Bradley Blackburn reports.
"He's Sox, and then the radio announced Cubs, and that's not true," the pope's older brother, John Prevost, told CBS News Chicago.
Hints as to what postures Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost, might take on some of the most controversial issues roiling the U.S. may come from his recent activity on social media.
Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago native who grew up in Chicago's south suburbs. His brother, retired Catholic school principal John Prevost, talked with Dorothy Tucker Thursday afternoon.
Earlier this week, the youngsters at the Lakeview school conducted a mock conclave. On Thursday, they learned that the new Pope Leo XIV is not only American, but from Chicago. Noel Brennan reports.
Vince Gerasole reports from Vatican City, where he says the experience of being in the crowd as Pope Leo XIV was introduced.
One student was also able to meet and talk to the cardinal who has now become pope. Marissa Sulek reports.
Fr. Mark Francis and Pope Leo XIV attended seminary together at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood. Fr. Francis was overcome with emotion upon finding out his old friend has become pope, as Sabrina Franza reports.
Dorothy Tucker spoke with Leo XIV's older brother, retired Catholic school principal John Prevost, who has been with him from their days as an alter boy all the way to the papacy.
Erin Walsh, an assistant professor at the University of Chicago Divinity School, talks about Pope Leo XIV's choice of name, his values, and the voice he will bring to the world stage.
Fr. John Leydon was Leo XIV’s roommate in Peru for 10 years. They also studied together at Villanova. Dave Savini talked with Leydon Thursday afternoon.
Pope Leo XIV grew up in Dolton and attended the now-closed St. Mary of the Assumption Church and School. Sara Machi reports.
Vince Gerasole was in Vatican City as Cardinal Robert Prevost became the first American pope. He recalls the excitement and shock in St. Peter's Square.
It was an emotional day at Holy Name Cathedral as Chicago native Cardinal Robert Prevost was named as the new pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Leo XIV, as he will now be known, is also the first American pope. The news brought great joy to those gathered at Holy Name Cathedral for mass.
Pope Leo XIV studied at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood, and has suddenly become its most famous alumnus. Dave Savini reports.
Sabrina Franza talked with one woman who remembers playing red rover with the pope, whom she knew as Robby Prevost, in south suburban Dolton.
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A neighbor who witnessed the suspect being arrested moments after that shootout says he was yelling at officers that he wanted to die.
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A new report from the University of Illinois Chicago said federal immigration enforcement led to $1.26 billion in unspent money at retail establishments and restaurants in Cook County.
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The Chicago Office of Emergency Management and Communications is launching a major software update to the city's 911 dispatch system, but some are calling to slow the process down.
A woman was shot while driving in Chicago's Little Village neighborhood on Monday night.
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Thousands of workers at dozens of downtown Chicago hotels have voted to authorize a strike, which their union said would be the largest in the city's history.
A neighbor who witnessed the suspect being arrested moments after that shootout says he was yelling at officers that he wanted to die.
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Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
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Chicago police were searching Monday morning for the gunmen who robbed multiple women and stole their jewelry in Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood.
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