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House divided: Who will get Pope Leo’s childhood home outside Chicago?
There’s a growing schism in the first American pope’s hometown. At stake is his childhood home. An auction for the house ...
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Madonna has hilarious reaction as she finds out she's related to the Pope
Pope Leo XIV and Madonna have a common ancestor in their genealogy, making them related. Madonna reacts to the news on social ...
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Meet the fathers behind the Church’s 4 most recent popes
The last four popes of the Catholic Church — John Paul II, Benedict XVI, Francis, and our new pope, Leo XIV — had hardworking ...
Many U.S. Catholics don't fully practice their faith. Could Pope Leo's papacy change that?
Though 1 in 5 Americans identify as Catholic, a Pew report shows nearly half have a personal connection to the faith.
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Pope Leo XIV to spend summer holidays at Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV will spend two weeks in Castel Gandolfo, the traditional summer residence of popes near Rome, the Vatican said ...
Fans Think Pope's Message on the Meaning of Sports Proved He's a True White Sox Fan
The Chicago White Sox have been quick to claim Pope Leo XIV as their own. Leo, born Robert Francis Prevost in Chicago, was ...
Pope Leo XIV will canonize Catholic Church's first millennial saint Sept. 7
Carlo Acutis was 15 when he died in northern Italy in 2006, after a short bout with leukemia. The pope announced Friday he'll ...
Pope Leo to deliver 1st address to US audience in video message in Chicago
Pope Leo XIV will make a virtual appearance in his hometown Saturday in his first address to U.S. audiences since he was ...