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Image from the original article. Source: Pope Leo’s life in pictures: Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost – now known as Pope Leo XIV — was elected as the Bishop of Rome on May 8.
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Key FactsPope Leo XIV Calls for End to All Wars
May 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: huffpost.com
- Pope Leo XIV used his first Sunday blessing to call for an end to all wars, highlighting the tragedies in Ukraine and Gaza.
- He emphasized the need for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, the release of hostages, and a quick path to lasting peace for Ukraine.
- Leo expressed hope for a lasting peace agreement between India and Pakistan, despite reports of resumed bombings following a ceasefire announcement.
- Cardinal Blase Cupich noted that Leo will continue the Church's social justice agenda, focusing on issues like immigration and climate change.
"I carry in my heart the suffering of the beloved Ukrainian people."— Pope Leo XIV speaks about the war in Ukraine during his first Sunday blessing.
New pope has Creole roots in New Orleans, genealogist says: Robert Francis Prevost, the Chicago-born cardinal selected Thursday as the next pope ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Pope Leo XIV Elected: What We Know About First American Pope: Prevost, 69, was considered a contender for the papacy but was largely overlooked by many bettors ...
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Key FactsPope Leo emphasizes social teachings and AI challenges
May 10 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- Pope Leo XIV announced plans to continue the teachings of Pope Francis, labeling artificial intelligence as a key challenge for human dignity and labor.
- He selected his papal name after Pope Leo XIII, who addressed social issues during the first industrial revolution.
- Leo urged cardinals to renew their commitment to the Second Vatican Council, which initiated significant reforms in the church.
- Following the meeting, he visited an Augustinian sanctuary of personal significance and will appear again at St. Peter's Square on Sunday.
"Let us take up this precious legacy and continue on the journey, inspired by the same hope that is born of faith."— Pope Leo XIV addressed the cardinals about continuing the legacy of Pope Francis and the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
New Pope Leo XIV: US Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost: The 69-year-old Curia cardinal is the 267th head of the Catholic Church since Saint Peter ...
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John Prevost, Pope Leo XIV’s Brother, Reflects on His Election and Values: From his home in suburban Chicago, one of the pope’s brothers described Leo as “middle ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/08/world/europe/pope-leo-xiv-brother-john-prevost.html
Mallory Swanson, who hasn’t played for Chicago Stars all year, is expecting 1st child with Cubs’ Dansby Swanson
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Chicago native Robert Prevost becomes the first American pope in history: Robert Prevost, a 69 member of the Augustinian religious order, took the name Leo XIV ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Chicago archbishop says Pope Leo will focus on immigration, drug trade, rising sea levels
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Key FactsPope Leo XIV's Focus: Immigration and Climate Challenges
May 11 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thehill.com
- Cardinal Blase Cupich stated that Pope Leo XIV will continue Pope Francis's commitment to immigration, climate change, and human trafficking.
- Cupich emphasized that Leo XIV acknowledges the need to address modern challenges, including those posed by climate change and the drug trade.
- He highlighted that Pope Leo XIV will engage with issues such as artificial intelligence and global politics to aid humanity.
- Discussions on the human dimensions of immigration and the impacts of global warming are seen as crucial for addressing current challenges.
I think he’s going to help complete and complement our political agenda.— Cardinal Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, discusses the future focus of Pope Leo XIV in an interview.
Is Pope Leo XIV — the Chicago-born new pontiff — a Cubs or White Sox fan? – Orlando Sentinel
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Pope Leo XIV’s Ancestry Celebrated: Congressman, Genealogist Tout Possible Creole, Black Roots
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The first American pope is not about America at all: Robert Prevost — now Pope Leo XIV — is not your typical boomer Chicago Catholic.
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Cardinal Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, is first American pope: Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV. He grew up in Dolton and attended St. Mary of the ...
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Leo XIV's brother recalls feeling of 'disbelief' over his sibling becoming pope: When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had ...
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Robert Prevost was ‘the pride and joy of every priest and nun’ at St. Mary’s on Chicago’s South Side
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Mayor Brandon Johnson on the record: The full Tribune interview as he hits 2 years in office
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Pope Leo XIV Liked to Play Priest as a Child, His Brother Says: The pope’s eldest brother, Louis Prevost, remembering their boyhood in Illinois from his home in ...
nytimes.com/2025/05/09/world/europe/pope-leo-xiv-brother-louis-prevost.html
CBS News May 09
Portillo's honors Chicago-born pope with "The Leo" Italian Beef sandwich: Portillo's is honoring the newly elected Chicago-born pope with The Leo: a special ...
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Chicago celebrates native son's elevation to pope: Prevost's selection unleashed celebration among Catholics in the Midwestern city.
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Robert Prevost is first American pope: Leo XIV: Robert Francis Prevost succeeds Pope Francis. Pope Leo spent much of his ministry in Peru ...
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Chicagoans pack pews to celebrate South Side son Pope Leo XIV: 'It's fantastic': Across Chicago, Sunday churchgoers returned to pews still stunned and elated ...
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The White Sox lost 121 games last season. This year's Rockies have been worse so far
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Leo Lived Here: The Price Goes Up for the Pope’s Childhood Home: After Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was selected to become the leader of the Roman Catholic ...
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A 2012 video shows comments from Pope Leo XIV that disappoint LGBTQ activists: Pope Leo XIV, in remarks in 2012 when he was the Augustinian prior general in ...
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Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is a Chicago native who spent years in Peru: Robert Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful ...
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Pope Leo XIV Aligns Himself With ‘Ordinary People’ in His First Mass: In his advocacy of the poor, migrants and a more open church, many people see the new pope ...
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Trump’s anti-DEI battle threatens nonprofits trying to fill critical labor gaps: President Donald Trump’s aim to stamp out diversity and inclusion programs ...
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Michelle Obama Shares 1 Cherished Memory She Has About Barack Obama: In a recent interview Michelle offered a refreshingly down-to-earth glimpse into their life ...
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Today in Chicago History: ‘Mr. Cub’ Ernie Banks hits his 500th home run: Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 12, according to the ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Mallory Swanson, who hasn’t played for Chicago Stars all year, is expecting 1st child with Cubs’ Dansby Swanson
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Key FactsMallory Swanson and Dansby Swanson Expect First Child
May 07 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chicagotribune.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: chicagotribune.com
- Mallory Swanson, striker for the Chicago Stars, is expecting her first child with Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson.
- She has not played this season due to personal reasons preventing her from attending training.
- Swanson is a leading scorer for the U.S. women's national team, with a career total of 38 goals and has been the Stars' top scorer three times.
- The Swansons did not disclose a due date, leaving Mallory's return to the team uncertain.
"I appreciate the kindness and encouragement from my teammates and all the Stars staff and hope to be back with the team and playing in front of our fans as soon as I can."— Mallory Swanson said this in a statement after she was unable to participate in training camp for personal reasons.
Today in Chicago History: Flaurie and Maurie Berman open Superdawg Drive-In: Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on May 9 ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson defends deal on Columbus statues: With the new deal, Mayor Brandon Johnson now holds responsibility for ending the long-running statue ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s second year found him fighting unexpected battles: As Mayor Brandon Johnson marks two years in office, some of the thorniest issues have ...
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Pope Leo's childhood home was on the market for under $250K — until Thursday: Pope Leo's childhood home in a Chicago suburb was recently listed for sale for ...
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The ‘brilliant’ Lori Healey has died
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Victims’ group alleges Pope Leo XIV mishandled sexual abuse cases involving priests in Chicago and Peru
cnn.com/2025/05/09/world/sexual-abuse-mishandling-allegations-pope-leo-xiv
CBS News May 11
Chicago's Cardinal Cupich says Pope Leo XIV is "going to be a voice" for issues like immigration, climate change
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Chicago cathedral after election of Pope Leo XIV: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)
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Pope Leo XIV: What to know about Chicago-born Robert Prevost: Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary, was elected the first pope from the United States in ...
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Chicago celebrates cultural victory with native son, Pope Leo XIV: The likelihood that the newly elected pope has consumed a Chicago style hot dog is not zero ...
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Image from the original article. Source: Hate crime landlord who killed Palestinian American boy in rage over Israel war to be sentenced
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Key FactsCzuba Receives 53-Year Sentence for Hate Crime
May 02 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- Joseph Czuba was sentenced to 53 years in prison for killing a 6-year-old Muslim boy and severely injuring his mother.
- He was found guilty of murder, attempted murder, and hate crimes, ensuring a life sentence behind bars.
- The attack occurred in response to the Gaza conflict, with Czuba targeting the family because of their Islamic faith.
- The family and community expressed grief and called for an end to hate and discrimination against Muslims.
Some people are bringing this war to this country. We cannot do that. We can't bring the war here. We cannot bring hatred to this country ... we need that to stop.— Mahmoud Yousef, the boy's great-uncle, spoke after the hearing about the need to end hatred and violence.
The first Pope from America - | that's why Leo XIV gives hope: The first US American to sit on the throne of St. Peter: Prevost brings experience from ...
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As Johnson administration touts ‘Cut the Tape,’ affordable housing developers want faster progress
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Pope Leo XIV’s Years in Peru Reveal a Priest Focused on His Flock: ‘Monseñor Robert’ helped the poor, trekked into the Andes and spread his faith ...
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Paid articlePaywall How the new Pope Leo XIV’s childhood church in Chicago fell into disrepair — and what may lie ahead
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Pope Leo XIV has roots in New Orleans' 7th Ward. See his family lineage and history.
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'Just overjoyed': Augustinian priest reacts to new pope: Pope Leo XIV is the first Augustinian friar ever to be selected to lead the Catholic Church ...
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As 'Born in the U.S.A.' plays, American cardinals in Rome celebrate Pope Leo XIV: Speakers blasted “Born in the U.S.A. and ”American Pie" as six cardinal ...
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The United States reacts to Leo XIV's election as first American Catholic pope: Pope Francis' successor is the first American-born pontiff in the Catholic ...
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Kristi Noem visits Springfield to criticize Illinois policies: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem came to Springfield to criticize Illinois' ...
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Chicago homeowner moves in with alleged squatters who refused to leave property: Chicago homeowner Marco Velazquez alleged squatter Shermaine C ...
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Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America: The pope grew up in a Catholic enclave on Chicago’s South Side. That community is gone ...
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Pope Leo's brothers travel to Rome for a reunion after his historic election: Just days after making history as the first American Pope, Illinois native Pope Leo ...
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CBS News May 08
Who is Pope Leo XIV? American Cardinal Robert Prevost is the new pope: The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal ...
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'Enthusiasm and joy' - Chicago buzzing over hometown Pope: Catholics are surprised and delighted in Chicago, where the church's influence persists despite ...
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Cattle futures surge over US halt to Mexican cattle imports: U.S. cattle futures soared to record highs on Monday after Washington suspended cattle imports from ...
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Jussie Smollett reaches settlement with city of Chicago 6 years after alleged hoax attack
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Editorial: First job for new aviation commissioner? Don’t mess up Chicago’s O’Hare Airport.
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Who will fill Dick Durbin’s US Senate seat in Illinois? Here are the candidates.: Illinois will have its first new senator in a decade after voters select ...
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What to do in Chicago: Katy Perry, Rauw Alejandro and a monster meet: Katy Perry: Fresh off her voyage to outer space, Katy Perry’s Lifetimes Tour touches down ...
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Welcome Pope Leo XIV, America’s Holy Father | Editorial – Sun Sentinel: Chicago native Robert Prevost is now Pope Leo XIV. Prevost had been a long shot to people ...
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Advocates press for accounting of sex-abuse cases in new pope’s past jurisdictions
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‘He’s one of us’: South Holland church celebrates bragging rights as Pope Leo XIV’s de facto home parish
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5 takeaways from Robert Prevost’s election as first American pope: History was made on Thursday when Robert Francis Prevost was selected as the first American ...
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Is Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, a registered Republican?: Leo XIV, the first American pope, voted in past Republican primaries but is not formally ...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s administration joins lawsuit against Trump to block federal worker firings
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Swath of Lincoln Yards site, still mostly empty 6 years after winning City Council approval, could be sold
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Sources: Ducks tab Quenneville in return from Chicago scandal - ESPN: The Ducks are hiring Joel Quenneville as their new head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN ...
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Chicago homicides in 2025: 124 people slain. Here’s how that compares with previous years.
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James Beard Foundation announces 2025 media award nominees, next cohort of Taste America chefs
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John Rau, led two venerable Chicago financial institutions, dies at 76: John Rau, who led two venerable Chicago financial institutions and also was the dean of ...
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Column: Let's take advantage of the crime downturn in Chicago: Amid all the executive orders, will the president and his MAGA movement notice the good news ...
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Letters: Donald Trump’s tariffs have put my Chicago business and network in jeopardy
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New Orleans Celebrates Pope Leo XIV’s Creole Roots: Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, but his family’s New Orleans lineage can be traced back to the 1800s
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Paid articlePaywall Nutella launching new spread that will be made in suburban Chicago: The first new version of Nutella’s iconic hazelnut spread in its 60-year history is set to ...
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First American Pope: How the USA reacts to Leo XIV.: Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago, is the first American to become head of the Catholic Church. Nevertheless ...
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Sharp decline in CPD home searches as department finalizes warrant policy: In the six years since a team of Chicago Police officers incorrectly served a search ...
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Robert Francis Prevost: How the new Pope ticks: With Leo XIV, an American is at the head of the Catholic world church for the first time ...
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Victims’ group alleges Pope Leo XIV mishandled sexual abuse cases involving priests in Chicago and Peru
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Neighbor recalls how kids 'played Mass' with the boy who would become pope: Robert Prevost, elected pope Thursday, grew up in Dolton. Former neighbors and local ...
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Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV cast a ballot in recent Republican primaries in Illinois
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