Tag: Roman Catholic Church
Pope Leo XIV Is From Chicago. Is He a Cubs or a White Sox Fan?
Fans from both teams seemed to claim him as their own, but his brother had the final answer.
The Pope Is a Graduate of Villanova, Where the Church Bells Won’t Stop Ringing
The private Catholic university in the suburbs of Philadelphia has a new most famous alumnus.
Pope Leo XIV Overcame a Major Strike Against Him: Being American
Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis, who put him in one of the top jobs in the Roman Catholic Church.
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost’s Rise to Become Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was born in Chicago and gradually rose through the ranks of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Pope Appears Uneasy With Trump Immigration Policies
Before Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost became pope, a social media account under his name shared criticisms of the Trump administration’s positions on immigration.
Americans Celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the First Pontiff From the U.S.
Across the country, Catholics and non-Catholics alike greeted the news of the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with reverence and satisfaction.
Read the Full Transcript of Pope Leo XIV’s First Speech
The remarks, delivered in Italian and Spanish, were made from the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.
Pope Leo XIV, the First American Pontiff, Took a Global Route to the Top Post
Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops around the world, has spent much of his life outside the United States.
The Moment Pope Leo XIV Emerged on the Balcony
Crowds gathered in St. Peter’s Square — and around the world — to see who had been elected as Pope Francis’ successor.