Chicagoans invited to celebrate Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field in June

The Archdiocese of Chicago is holding a citywide gathering and mass to celebrate the election of Chicago native Pope Leo XIV on June 14.

Pope Leo XIV posts first message on official papal social media accounts

Pope Leo XIV shared his first message on the official papal social media accounts this week, continuing the digital outreach of his predecessors with a post focused on peace.

How to watch Pope Leo's inauguration Mass

Pope Leo XIV is set to preside over his official inaugural Mass at 10 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square.

Chicago's Leo Catholic High School honors Pope Leo XIV
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The celebration of Pope Leo XIV in Chicago continued on Monday at Leo Catholic High School on the city?s South Side, with a special prayer service.

Pope Leo XIV cookies are flying off the shelves at a Chicago-area bakery | ChicagoNOW
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Bennison?s Bakery, in Evanston, Illinois, is selling cookies adorned with a photo of Pope Leo XIV. Baker Phoebe Casey says, ?People are obsessed.? ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

White Sox needed Pope Leo XIV win: Sports Podcaster | ChicagoNOW
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?Chicago Sports Bums? podcaster Peter Fonseca says the White Sox needed the win after it was revealed that Pope Leo XIV is a Sox fan. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

?Wrong house:? Pope Leo XIV fans confuse childhood home address | ChicagoNOW
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A woman from Dolton, Illinois, says that fans of Pope Leo XIV are showing up at her house, mistakenly believing it to be the pontiff?s childhood home. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.

Chicago's Leo High School honors Pope Leo XIV with special prayer service

The celebration of Pope Leo XIV continued on Monday at Leo Catholic High School on Chicago's South Side, with a special prayer service.

Pope Leo XIV calls for peace in Ukraine, Gaza in first Sunday noon blessing

Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday noon blessing since being elected as pope and called for a genuine and just peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.

Pope Leo XIV's family opens up about their excitement
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The family of the new Pope Leo XIV shared their memories of his childhood and what they felt about his selection to lead the Catholic Church.