Pope Leo XIV grew up in Chicago's south suburbs
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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Sabrina Franza talked with one woman who remembers playing red rover with the pope, whom she knew as Robby Prevost, in south suburban Dolton.
The themes of Pope Leo XIV's speech seemed to suggest he would have continuity with his predecessor Pope Francis.
The students at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Academy were overjoyed Thursday when the College of Cardinals elected Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost to become the next pope.
Holly Boblink grew up with Pope Leo XIV in Dolton, and said believe it or not, they used to play "mass" together as kids. Sara Machi reports.
Parishioners at Holy Name Cathedral, the seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago, shed tears of joy after learning a Chicago native, Cardinal Robert Prevost, was elected the new pope on Thursday.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated mass numerous times at the school on Chicago’s Southwest Side.
Theologians said that Pope Leo XIV's choice for his name may point to the priorities of his papacy, from worker's rights to human dignity and even the environment.
On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.
Considered a contender, if not a frontrunner, the world was shocked when Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo XIV. He is the first U.S.-born pope as well.
Fr. Mark Francis studied with Leo XIV at the Catholic Theological Union. Speaking with Sabrina Franza on Thursday, Francis was emotional about the "awesome role" and "awesome burden" that the new pope will have.
Students at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Academy held their own mock conclave earlier this week, and now they're delighted by the election of a Chicago-born Pope.
Pfleger noted that Pope Leo XIV has the experience of being a pastor and of ministry, and is committed to social justice.
The internet did its thing after Chicago native Cardinal Robert Prevost was named the new pope, quickly filling social media with jokes and memes about Pope Leo XIV's ties to the Windy City.
The Prevost family attended St. Mary of the Assumption Church, at 13764 S. Leyden Ave. in Chicago’s Riverdale neighborhood. Sara Machi talked with people in the area Thursday afternoon.
Pope Leo XIV is an alumnus of the Catholic Theological Union in Hyde Park. School president Sr. Barbara Reid, O.P., Ph.D., and some students at the institution reacted to the news Thursday afternoon.
Sabrina Franza talked with a woman who played red rover with Pope Leo XIV in Dolton and knew him as "Robby Prevost."
Cole Ceravolo is from Chicago and now attends Notre Dame University. He was in Vatican City when the new pope was announced and was delighted a hometown cardinal was chosen.
The election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the new pontiff has delighted local Catholics and officials alike.
