Pope Leo XIV grew up in Dolton, studied and taught in Chicago area
Leo XIV also attended the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago in city's Hyde Park neighborhood.
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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.
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.
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