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Pope names Mexican-American woman to lead Vatican communications

  • Jun 3

North Side church opens new heritage room, archive, and library

  • Jun 1

Pope Leo XIV apologizes for Vatican's role in legitimizing slavery

  • May 26
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Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto

  • May 25

Chicago-based group gets private audience with Pope Leo at Vatican

  • May 18

Pope and co-founder of Anthropic to launch pontiff's AI encyclical

  • May 18

Historic Chicago church reopens after renovation: EXCLUSIVE

  • May 16

Chicago priest being investigated for alleged 'improper conversations'

  • May 11

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1 million estimated at Pope Leo Mass in Madrid

  • Jun 7
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Pope Leo XIV Waves to Madrid Crowds on Holy Visit

  • Jun 6
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North Side church opens new heritage room, archive, and library

  • May 31
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Chicago delegation uses Rome trip as marketing opportunity

  • May 29
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Pope Leo seems open to visiting Chicago, mayoral delegation says

  • May 29
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Photos show Chicago Mayor Johnson, pope meeting

  • May 29
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Mayor Johnson, aldermen reflect on meeting Chicago-born pope

  • May 28
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Pope John Paul II drew enormous crowds in 1979 Chicago visit

  • May 28

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Events celebrate 1 year since elevation of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV as pontiff

There were many events Friday marking the anniversary of the elevation of the first American-born pope. He's a proud Chicagoan and a son of the South Side.

  • May 9

Pope Leo XIV's intentions for peace are clear, Cardinal Blase Cupich says

Pope Leo has been vocal in his opposition to war and his advocacy for diplomacy. It has - at times - put him at odds with the Trump administration who interprets the pope's pleas as a targeted attack.

  • May 9
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Pope Leo prays for end to 'fratricidal hatred' as he celebrates anniversary with visit to Pompeii

Pope Leo XIV prayed for political leaders to end the "fratricidal hatred" in the world, as he spent the anniversary of his election in the ancient city of Pompei.

  • May 8

Vatican and State Department stress solid ties after Rubio's fence-mending visit over Trump attacks

The Vatican says the "need to work tirelessly in favor of peace" was discussed in talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

  • May 7

Chicago Catholic school students mark 1-year anniversary of Pope Leo's papacy with food drive

This Friday marks the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV's papacy.

  • May 6