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Queens man confirmed by Pope Leo XIV pursued his dreams thanks to pope's advice
A Queens man says he pursued his dreams after a special encounter with Pope Leo XIV at his confirmation years ago.
Bears star Caleb Williams issues two-word reaction to Pope Leo XIV's election
The first American-born pope's sports loyalties have been widely debated. Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams needed ...
Chicago pope-themed Portillo's, T-shirts and more pop up as city embraces Pope Leo XIV
Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, became the first pope from the United States. Now, Chicago businesses are getting in on the ...
Pope Leo’s Creole Roots Evoke Sense of Connection From Some Catholics of Color
That the new pontiff’s ancestry can be partially traced to a historic enclave of Afro-Caribbean culture in New Orleans has ...
In Peru's north, locals remember Pope Leo driving pick-up, playing tennis
The small city of Chiclayo in northern Peru was bustling with excitement on Friday, with businesses and locals sharing photos ...
Steelers Fans Bring Terrible Towel to Pope Leo XIV's Introduction
The Pittsburgh Steelers have long gone international, and their influence was seen in Vatican City as Pope Leo XIV was ...
Bonner-Prendie staff hope Pope Leo XIV's election helps accelerate Father Bill Atkinson's path to sainthood
School staff wonder if Pope Leo XIV's election helps the cause for sainthood for fellow Augustinian Father Bill Atkinson.
Pope Leo XIV’s friends say he’ll continue Francis’ legacy in his own image
How Pope Leo XIV chooses to tackle critical topics from same-sex marriage to women in the church remains to be seen, but ...