Cardinal Robert Prevost becomes 1st American pope
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Meanwhile, welcome to the real pope, Leo XIV. I’m hoping he puts our toxic mini-me pope’s feet to the fire. And reminds a world still coming to grips with Donald Trump 2.0, that the United States also turns out guys named Robert Francis Prevost, the 267th Vicar of Christ. He has his work cut out for him.
Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost has been chosen by the conclave to be the next pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV. Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and leads the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, has been ...
Cardinal Robert Prevost appears on the central loggia of St. Peter's Basilica after being chosen the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, choosing the name of Pope Leo XIV, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Alessandra Tarantino | AP Photo) Alessandra Tarantino | AP Photo
Sports fans had one question when Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago was elected as the new pope: What are his favorite teams?
Taking the name Leo XIV, the American was elected to be the 267th pontiff and spiritual leader of the world's 1.4 billion Roman Catholics.
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The elevation of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost to pope earlier this month has been a point of pride for Chicagoland parishes, including in the north suburbs of Morton Grove, Park Ridge,
A story you may have heard claims Pope Leo XIV was caught on camera attending the 2005 World Series. It's true. Robert Prevost was clearly seen on the Fox broadcast during Game 1 of the World Series between his beloved Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros.
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