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Dolton, the Chicago suburb that gave us a pope
Pope Leo’s hometown Dolton was hit with economic hardship following the collapse of the steel industry on the Far South Side.
‘The pope is more Peruvian than the potato.’ Why Pope Leo XIV’s roots resonate in Chicago.
Pope Leo XIV, has a patchwork background that speaks to the melting pot that is the United States — and his birthplace, the ...
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How a working-class Chicago suburb and a tight-knit Catholic parish shaped the first American pope
In one of Chicago’s south suburbs, while other boys were playing cops and robbers, the future Pope Leo XIV would pretend to ...
Chicago's Cardinal Cupich says Pope Leo XIV is "going to be a voice" for issues like immigration, climate change
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, said he expects Pope Leo XIV "feels an obligation," to speak to what he called ...
The pope is from Chicago. So, let us praise these deep-dish pizzas
Another great pie is the Chicago Classic from Green Township's Werkhaus Pizza, which is topped with green bell peppers, sweet ...
From Chicago to Châteauneuf-du-Pape: What does a pope's hometown reveal?
From Polish pilgrimage trails to French vineyards, the places popes come from often gain new meaning. With the announcement ...
Chicago area reacts to new pope — 'Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!'
"The Pope is from Chicago. This is one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson ...
Trump and Pope Leo are now Earth’s most powerful Americans
The motto of one newly elected American world leader: " Fight! " The other introduced himself to the world with his first ...