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How a Chicago native became pope: See Robert Francis Prevost's path to making history
Taking the name Leo XIV, the American was elected to be the 267th pontiff and spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion ...
Robert Prevost known as the ‘saint of the north’ in Peru for his closeness to poor
Robert Prevost may have made history Thursday by becoming the first pope from the United States. But in Peru, he is known as ...
Prevost brothers celebrate in US their younger sibling’s ascension to pope
Both brothers were thrilled for their youngest sibling. They believe he will be a wonderful pope and are cheering for his ...
Pope Leo XIV’s brother John Prevost of New Lenox recalls ‘disbelief’ over his sibling being chosen
He said he expects Robert Prevost, the new Pope Leo XIV, to be a “second Pope Francis” and described him as very concerned ...
Robert Prevost was ‘the pride and joy of every priest and nun’ who grew up in Chicago’s south side
Robert Prevost’s Catholic roots were planted in Chicago’s south side suburbs, where he grew up playing “pretend priest” and ...
Is Pope Leo XVI a Cubs fan? Robert Prevost's brother denies team's claim, says he roots for White Sox
On Thursday afternoon -- running with a claim by an ABC News reporter -- the Chicago Cubs boasted that Pope Leo XVI was a fan ...
Pope Leo Tells Cardinals They Must Continue 'Precious Legacy' of Pope Francis
Pope Leo XIV signaled on Saturday he would continue with the vision and reforms of Pope Francis, telling the world's Catholic ...
From Chicago to Chiclayo: Pope Leo’s life in photos
Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — grew up in Chicago, ...