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Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches, cheered from classrooms and celebrated at homes as the historic decision was announced that a native son, Cardinal Robert Prevost, was elected pope

Chicago sports fans react to the selection of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XiV, the 267th Pope of the Catholic Church.

From the St. Peter’s Basilica to his native Chicago to his diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, Catholic faithful around the world greeted the election of Robert Prevost as the new pope. Prevost, a 69-year-old member of the Augustinian religious order, took the name Leo XIV. Peruvians, in particular, were elated by…

Cardinal Robert Provost, elected as the first American pope, was a close friend of Pope Francis, lived in Latin America for many years, and is an advocate for women and migrants, among other things you should know about him.

News of a new pope thrilled US-based social media users, especially midwesterners, many of whom were not expecting to see their region represented in the Holy See.

Newly elected Pope Robert Prevost called for peace, unity, and bridge-building in his first address, honouring Pope Francis and urging the Church to walk together in faith and love.

Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago-born missionary and member of the Augustinian order, is elected Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first Augustinian pontiff and signalling a new chapter for the Catholic Church.

Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson hails hometown cardinal as Donald Trump and others offer congratulations

Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected as the first American pope in history, but he has a strong connection with Latin America.