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Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America
Chicago’s South Side was solidly working class during Pope Leo’s childhood, said Rob Paral, a researcher at the Great Cities Institute at the University of Illinois Chicago. The family attended a South Side church, but they lived in Dolton, a suburb just past the city line.
Those who knew Pope Leo XIV as a younger man say his path to the papacy has prepared him well for the challenges ahead.
While Robert Francis Prevost didn’t attend St. Rita of Cascia High School in Ashburn, his connection to the school runs deep.
John Prevost, Pope Leo's older brother, confirmed his MLB allegiance in multiple interviews, putting to rest the debate ...
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Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich participated in the conclave that elected Robert Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as pope.
"The Pope is from Chicago. This is one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson ...
The new pope, Leo XIV, has this in common with many of his peers in the Catholic hierarchy: He's been in positions of ...
Dolton residents, officials hope native Robert Prevost’s election as pope will improve an image soured by Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
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