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Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, known as the 'saint of the north' in Peru for his closeness to poor
Robert Prevost may have made history Thursday by becoming the first pope from the United States. But in Peru, he is known as ...
Daywatch special edition: Chicago’s pope
Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United States in the ...
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From Chicago to the Vatican: Cobb man reflects on classmate turned pope
Cobb County's Michael Winters texted congratulations to his grade-school classmate. A few hours later, he got a thank you message with the signoff, Bob Prevost and Leo XIV.
The Mother Whose Catholic Faith Inspired the Future Pope
Mildred Prevost, a mother of three who sought a graduate degree, held her religious devotion at the center of her life.
Victims’ group alleges Pope Leo XIV mishandled sexual abuse cases involving priests in Chicago and Peru
Six weeks before American Cardinal Robert Prevost became Pope Leo XIV, the activist group Survivors Network of those Abused ...
Robert Prevost was ‘the pride and joy of every priest and nun’ who grew up in Chicago’s south side
Robert Prevost’s Catholic roots were planted in Chicago’s south side suburbs, where he grew up playing “pretend priest” and ...
From the south suburbs to helping choose the next pope
Cardinal Robert Prevost joins the conclave Wednesday to pick Pope Francis' successor. His rise in the faith began at a South ...
Who will be the next pope? Here are some possible candidates
STORY: Cardinals continue to vote to elect a new pope following Francis’ death last month. While the secret election appears ...