Brother of Pope Leo XIV responds to his significant election
The recently elected brother of Pope Leo XIV made history as the first American pope, expressing his “overwhelming” feelings regarding the news on Thursday. John Pribble shared with Fox32 that he finds it hard to articulate just how proud he is of his younger sibling. “It’s overwhelming pride, but also this heavy responsibility—Chicago’s first American […]
10 Important Facts About Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV: New Leadership for the Catholic Church Pope Leo XIV, also known as Cardinal Robert Prevast, was elected as the 267th leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday. The 69-year-old from Chicago has made history by becoming the first American Pope. His election followed the appearance of white smoke from the chimney of […]
Cubs or White Sox? What Team Does Pope Leo XIV Support in Chicago Baseball?
On Thursday, the Chicago Cubs made headlines by asserting that Chicago native and newly elected Pope Leo XIV is a fan of their team. This news quickly spread worldwide, catching the Chicago White Sox and others off guard. A sign read, “Hey, Chicago. He’s a Cubs fan!” ABC’s Conclave shared that David Muir and Terry […]
Why Robert Prevost, the 267th Pope, Selected the Name Pope Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Francis Prevast has been elected as Pope 267, making him the first American to hold this position in the longstanding history of the Roman Catholic Church. He has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV, which many are curious about. Former archbishop of Boston, Sean Patrick O’Malley, noted on his blog that the new […]
Pope Leo XIV will conduct his first mass as leader while Catholics globally join in the celebration – live.
Opening Summary Welcome to the live coverage of Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration day. Today, he is set to conduct his first Mass as the leader of the Catholic Church. Robert Francis Prevost, the first pope born in the United States, will hold a private Mass with Cardinals at the Sistine Chapel on Friday at 11 […]
What will the new Pope be like? He has chosen the name Leo, and that is significant.
What’s in a name? Well, for the new Pope, a lot. Earlier this evening, white smoke rising from the Sistine Chapel indicated that a new Pope was chosen to follow Francis. Cardinal Robert Prevost has taken the name Leo XIV. Traditionally, a Pope named Leo tends to prioritize reform, especially with a progressive Catholic agenda. […]
Pope Leo XIV participated in the Republican primaries and cast his vote in the 2024 presidential election.
Grand Old Popy. Pope Leo XIV has been quite the active participant in American politics, especially in the Republican primaries and the presidential elections recently, as indicated by various reports. Robert Prevost, who hails from Chicago, notably cast his votes in the Republican primary elections in 2012, 2014, and 2016. According to election records, Leo […]
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend describes Pope Leo XIV’s opening speech as a significant message for this moment.
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, the niece of former President John F. Kennedy—who was the first Catholic president—reflected on Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural address. Townsend, who served as Maryland’s lieutenant governor, noted that his remarks resonated with ongoing struggles globally. “He is the Pope of Peace. He mentioned that we are all equal, special in the eyes […]
Brother believes Pope Leo XIV will likely continue Francis’s legacy and advocate for the voiceless.
Pope Leo XIV, sibling of Robert Pre-Prost, stated that the newly elected clergy aim to continue the legacy of the late Pope Francis, focusing on those who often go unheard. John Pribble, one of Robert’s brothers, noted that Francis and Leo represent “two kinds” of leaders. He emphasized that his brothers are in search of […]
Cubs or White Sox? The real Chicago sports loyalty of Pope Leo XIV uncovered
One of the biggest curiosities was recently addressed when Chicago native Robert Prevast was elected Pope 267. The question on everyone’s mind? His baseball allegiance. It turns out he’s a White Sox fan. John Prevost, the brother of Pope Leo XIV, shared with local Chicago outlet WGN TV that despite circulating rumors, the new Pope […]