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Is Pope Leo XIV a Cubs fan? Robert Prevost's brother denies team's claim, says he roots for White Sox
On Thursday afternoon -- running with a claim by an ABC News reporter -- the Chicago Cubs boasted that Pope Leo XIV was a fan ...
Inside Villanova in the 1970s, when the future Pope Leo XIV arrived on campus
Galetto, Prevost’s former classmate turned fellow priest, said Prevost’s years saw the beginning of Rollie Massimino’s reign.
Pope Leo XIV draws criticism, praise for record on clergy sexual abuse
Pope Leo XIV is facing criticism from survivors over his record on clergy sexual abuse while he served in Chicago and Peru.
Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and the Knicks for their Villanova ties
The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the ...
Pope Leo Calls His Appointment a Cross and a Blessing
Pope Leo XIV Steps Onto the World Stage. On Friday morning, Pope Leo spoke once more when he presided over his first Mass as ...
Pope Leo celebrates first Mass at the Sistine Chapel
Pope Leo XIV led his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel a day after being elected as the head of the Catholic Church. Pope Leo ...
Pope Leo XIV's first full day as pontiff: Live updates from first Mass and more
A formal Mass to mark the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV will take place on May 18 in St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced ...