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Did Trump play any role in Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV’s election as new pontiff? US President makes major claim
Donald Trump has implied that he was involved in the election of Pope Leo XIV, who was born in Chicago, as the new pope.
Pope Leo XIV will ‘complete and complement [the U.S.] political agenda’: Cardinal Cupich
On "This Week," Cardinal Cupich said Pope Leo XIV may call for changes to the United States immigration system.
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Unity, Not Nationality Led to Pope Leo’s Election, U.S. Cardinals Say
While it is interesting and perhaps even a point of pride that the new Pope Leo XIV was born in the United States, most of ...
Pope Leo Vows to Look at ‘Challenges’ Facing the Church in the United States in Unearthed Interview
"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.
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Election of Pope Leo XIV evokes pride — and hope — among Chicago faithful: 'Our hometown hero'
Chicagoans celebrated the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S. and a Chicago native, with joy and ...
Pope Leo XIV’s boyhood home in Dolton was on the market until Thursday. What comes next for the house?
The pontiff had lived in the house full-time until going off to a Michigan seminary for high school in 1969 and following ...
Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the occasion
Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the news. Elected on Thursday, Robert Prevost is the ...