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‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor
A Chicago-born cardinal walks into a conclave. The rest of the joke tells itself. In the breathless day since Pope Leo XIV’s ...
Chicago loudly and proudly claims homegrown Pope Leo XIV — and the ‘Pope’s Pizza’ at Aurelio’s
Almost immediately after the Tribune published an article Thursday mentioning that the newly-elected Pope Leo XIV had dined ...
Owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home near Chicago has delisted the house after a flood of interest
The owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home was trying to sell the house. Then he discovered its history.
‘Da Pope’ thrills Chicago Catholics — and raises high expectations
In a place where civic pride is a way of life, Chicagoans need little help believing the election of Pope Leo shows their ...
"Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!": Celebrations abound for Pope Leo XIV
The election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the new pontiff has delighted Catholics and ...
Cubs' Craig Counsell makes Chicago sports pitch to new pope: Focus on Bulls' NBA Draft Lottery
“I think the pope should be focusing on the Bulls because they’ve got the [NBA Draft] lottery,” Counsell said. “First pick in ...
Bears star Caleb Williams issues two-word reaction to Pope Leo XIV's election
The first American-born pope's sports loyalties have been widely debated. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams needed ...
La Grange area leaders laud selection of Chicago-area pope
Nazareth Academy President Deborah Tracy said Pope Leo XIV will continue work inline with Nazareth and the Sisters of St.