New pope's leadership questioned
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Before he served in Peru, Pope Leo XIV was both in Chicago and eventually became the international leader of an order of Catholics called the Augustinians. However, his selection as pope is raising new questions about priest sex abuse allegations and transparency under his leadership.

Cupich weighs in on electing the Chicago pope
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Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope and hails from Chicago. Cardinal Blas? Cupich on Friday weighed in on the historic election.

Week in Review: Pope Leo XIV, Pritzker's DC invite & Trump's latest moves
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Everything you ever wanted to know about Chicago's pope ? Pope Leo XIV. Governor Pritzker gets a D.C. invite to defend Illinois' status as a sanctuary state. Then, from tariffs to meme coins to buying Canada, we?ve got your weekly Trump wrap. Plus, a who's who of new local and state political candidates, a Chicago chef doing battle with Gordon Ramsay, and a boutique that's the ultimate time warp.

Woman, 39, wounded in South Side shooting

A 39-year-old woman was shot early Friday morning while walking on the South Side, according to Chicago police.

3 arrested in targeted box truck carjacking in Long Grove

Three Chicago men face felony charges following an organized carjacking that targeted a box truck loaded with electronics in Long Grove earlier this week.

Little Village mother and son celebrate dual milestones this Mother?s Day
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With support from Hope Chicago, Marvin graduates college as his mom Cecilia works toward her GED?marking a powerful Mother?s Day moment of shared achievement and inspiration.

Chicago Pope: Analyzing the potential impact of Pope Leo XIV
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It's official, the next pope is an American and he's from Chicago! It was a bit of an unexpected outcome from the Vatican, but an exciting one regardless.

Chicago weather: Frosty morning gives way to mid-60s and sunshine

After a cold morning, Chicago will warm into the 60s today, with even warmer and mostly sunny conditions expected through Mother’s Day.

Suspect fatally shot by Chicago police after chase, crash in Hammond

A person was fatally shot by Chicago police Thursday evening after a vehicle pursuit ended in Hammond, Indiana, and the suspect allegedly opened fire on officers, authorities said.

Pope Leo XIV's roots in Roseland: Mother was librarian, he began his teaching career
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Pope Leo XIV's mother was a librarian at Mendel Catholic High School in the Roseland neighborhood, where her son also taught at one point. According to the Mendel Alumni Association, Pope Leo also started his teaching career there.

Father Patrick Gilger on Pope Leo XIV's impact, what this moment means for Catholic history
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Father Patrick Gilger, director of the McNamara Center for the Study of Religion at Loyola, talks more about Pope Leo XIV and what the move signifies for the future? How will this period in Catholic history be written about?

Americans in Rome celebrate first-ever U.S. pope
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With so many American media swarming in Rome, they likely did not imagine this outcome for a new pope.

New Pope Leo XIV never forgot his Chicago roots, Loyola professor says
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Prevost led the worldwide order known as the Augustinians -- a sect of Catholicism focused on missionary work and service. And despite his history in Peru and Rome, he never left his Chicago roots behind. Michael Canaris, associate professor at Loyola University, joins us.

Pope Leo's brother speaks out after historic election
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John Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, spoke with FOX 32 on Thursday evening, sharing his pride and reflecting on his brother?s historic election.