US Edition'It's terrific': Chicago hails hometown hero Pope Leo XIV
- Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a native of Chicago's South Side, was elected Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, in Rome after Pope Francis's death last month.
- His election followed a brief conclave process and reflects a Church facing declining attendance and scandal impacts, especially in major Midwest cities like Chicago.
- Chicago residents, including Catholics, expressed pride in Leo XIV's local roots, recalling his upbringing in Dolton and attendance at St. Mary of the Assumption Church.
- Mayor Brandon Johnson described the election as a landmark event in the city's recent history, while Governor J.B. Pritzker hailed it as a groundbreaking moment, celebrating the arrival of the first American pope.
- Pope Leo XIV’s election renews hopes for revitalizing the Catholic Church, with leaders expecting him to emphasize compassion, unity, and global leadership amid ongoing challenges.
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Chicago Cathedral: The "very nice surprise" of a pope from his suburbs
Paula Hambrick would have "never believed that there would be a pope from the United States, even less from Chicago," astonished this faithful come to attend the Mass celebrated Friday morning in honor of the new pope, Leo XIV.
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