Pope Leo XIV makes first papal trip outside the Vatican
Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV surprised Catholics on Saturday by leaving the Vatican for his first trip outside of the city walls since becoming pontiff to visit a Catholic shrine in Rome.
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Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV surprised Catholics on Saturday by leaving the Vatican for his first trip outside of the city walls since becoming pontiff to visit a Catholic shrine in Rome.
"It's been an unbelievable week, obviously, for all of us," said Mark Duffey, who was ordained as a deacon at St. Thomas of Villanova Parish in Palatine.
Fifteen deacons were ordained Saturday morning at Holy Name Cathedral in downtown Chicago, in a private mass many people called magical, especially on the heels of the selection of a new pope who is a Chicago native.
Pope Leo XIV identified artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity during his first formal audience.
The White Sox's holiest fan was all the talk among fans on Friday, as the South Side beamed with pride over their hometown pontiff.
The White Sox's holiest fan was all the talk among fans on Friday, as the South Side beamed with pride over their hometown pontiff.
Jim Priestley said that if he had to guess who in his class would have grown up to become pope, the man he knew as "Bob" Prevost would have been his top pick.
Pope Leo XIV gave a homily at a Mass a day after he was chosen to lead the Catholic Church. Here's what the new pontiff said, and what he's up to in the coming days.
For the first time since electing the new pope, American cardinals talked about the choice of Pope Leo XIV. Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich seemed to be extremely proud of the fact someone from Chicago will be leading the Roman Catholic Church.
In true Chicago fashion, Chicagoans are proudly showing their pride for our hometown pope, and White Sox fans are relishing in the fact he's Team Southpaw.
Never discount a little bit of hometown advantage.
Seniors at St. Rita High School were given a pretty straightforward assignment this week: choose a potential pope and give a presentation. One group picked the hometown favorite just because, well, he's from Chicago.
Celebrations for the first Chicago-born pope continued Friday as many, many Chicagoans sharing their memories of a priest they never knew would one day become the Holy Father.
The Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests is calling for the new pope to impose a zero-tolerance policy.
As the world celebrates a new pope, the largest group for survivors of clerical abuse in the U.S. – SNAP – is calling for a zero tolerance policy, but there's more to the story in the Chicago area.
One of Pope Leo XIV’s longtime friends said that if he had to guess which person in his class would have grown up to become the pontiff, the man he knew as “Bob” Prevost would have been his number one pick.
Cardinal Blase Cupich reflected on the historic election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the first American pope. Now Pope Leo XIV, he was born and raised in Chicago and Dolton.
If you thought the people of Chicago were done cracking jokes about "Da Pope," think again.
It's the first time Chicagoans prayed for a pope who is one of their own.
They remember playing priest with brother Robert Prevost as children, but the new pope's brothers said they were shocked and overjoyed to hear him named the Holy Father Thursday.
He wore relatively simple white and gold vestments. During the mass, he spoke mostly in Italian, but Pope Leo did speak English for part of it.
John Prevost told "CBS Mornings" he found out his brother was the next pope with everyone else – after hearing his name announced on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica on TV.
Pope Leo is still affiliated with St. Rita's school and is an honorary alumni there. The students at the school were closely watching the pope speak at the Vatican on Thursday.
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich and Cardinal Wilton Gregory, also a South Side native, spoke about their experience in the conclave and electing the first American pope, Leo XIV, who is from this city.
Born Robert Francis Prevost, he is now known as Pope Leo XIV.
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"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
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The award recognizes Pope Leo's lifelong work promoting religious liberty and freedom of expression.
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A vote on Monday night from the Joliet City Council could pave the way for the state's largest data center.
Sources said the firefighter suffered extensive burns all over his body.
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Streets were left pooled with rainwater, and homes flooded after Sunday night's storms. Residents say there is one clear solution
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The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
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