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White smoke at papal conclave! Who is new Pope? Robert Francis Prevost. What we know
The 2025 papal conclave is underway. Who will be the new pope when the white smoke settles? Who is the odds-on favorite? Are ...
The Next Pope: Who Are The Frontrunners to Succeed Pope Francis?
The new pope's leadership will set the tone for the Church's future, whether continuing Francis's progressive reforms or shifting back toward conservatism.
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Chicago-Area Catholics React to Pope Leo XIV: ‘Wow, We Had the Current Pope at Our House’
Cardinal Robert Prevost was born in Chicago, grew up in south suburban Dolton and served as prior of a local Augustinian ...
Pope Leo temporarily confirms Vatican heads in current roles
Pope Leo has confirmed all top Vatican officials in their current roles on a temporary basis, giving him time to decide ...
Conclave: Inside the secret election to choose the next Pope
Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church will now elect its new leader, in a process virtually unchanged in ...
The American Pope Brought a Moment of Thumbs Up Joy for a Battered Church
To the pastor of one New York City church, who gave a double thumbs up after Thursday evening’s Mass, it seemed the Holy Spirit had delivered the pope he and everybody else needed.
How White Sox Fan ‘Bob’ Beat the Odds to Become First US Pope
He was known just as Bob, a White Sox fan from the South Side of Chicago. Now mild-mannered cardinal Robert Francis Prevost ...
The wait for an Asian or African pope may soon be over
All eyes are on the Vatican as the conclave deliberates. Speculation is rife that the next pontiff may come from Africa or ...
A Shocked Villanova Celebrates One of Its Own in New Pope
The Pennsylvania university best known for its basketball program has a new most famous alumnus in Pope Leo XIV.