Bishop reacts live to the news of Pope Leo XIV’s announcement after being removed by Pope Francis.
Yesterday, smoke rose in large plumes from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new Pope. Shortly after, the Vatican announced Cardinal Robert Francis Prevast as the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church. During this time, Bishop Joseph Strickland, who had been appointed by Pope Francis after publicly opposing him over a departure […]
Nancy Pelosi wants the new pope to address mass deportations in the US.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a Democrat from California, expressed her hope on Friday that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic moment as the first American pope, would advocate against mass deportations. Social media posts attributed to Cardinal Robert Prebble previously critiqued some of the immigration policies from the Trump administration. MSNBC’s Chris […]
Cardinal Dolan influenced the surprising election of Pope Leo XIV, according to reports.
The Pope’s Conclave Features a Key Player from NYC Timothy Dolan, the Cardinal of New York, played a significant part in facilitating the rise of Pope Leo XIV, marking him as the first American pope, according to an Italian source. Dolan, a powerful figure in the Catholic Church, is seen as a “kingmaker” for Cardinal […]
Bears player responds to the election of Pope Leo XIV during the discussion about Chicago sports fans.
Who is Pope Leo XIV? The emergence of Pope Leo XIV’s sports affiliations quickly became a topic of interest. A photograph featuring the new Pope in a pinstriped Chicago White Sox jersey during the 2005 World Series was published in the Chicago Sun-Times. Cardinal Robert Preble, elected recently, is the first pope hailing from the […]
Joyful Peruvians Embrace Pope Leo XIV as One of Theirs
Celebrations are in full swing in Peru following the election of Pope Leo XIV as the 267th Bishop of Rome on Thursday. Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 14, 1955, is historically significant as the first American head of the Catholic Church. His journey in the church began nearly 40 years ago, […]
Pope Leo XIV Calls Mass Migration a Significant Issue
The new Catholic Pope has labeled migration a “significant issue,” while still encouraging Christians to treat migrants with dignity. He acknowledged, “It’s a significant issue, not only in this country but globally. There are ways to address the problem while also treating people with respect.” These remarks came from an undated video involving Robert Prevast […]
I really hope Pope Leo will oppose Trump’s deportations.
On Friday, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) shared her thoughts during MSNBC’s “Chris Jansing Report,” expressing optimism about the newly elected Pope’s stance against the deportations by Trump’s administration. She noted that the Pope was quite active on social media prior to his election, including a post that featured a humorous comment from a Catholic commentator […]
‘Chicago’s High School that was once home to Pope Leo honors its past
Chicago – Pope Leo XIV was elected on Thursday, succeeding the late Pope Francis. He is a priest from Augustine and has deep ties to the Chicago area, particularly to Augustine High School. There was palpable excitement on the south side of Chicago as locals celebrated having their own in such a prominent position in […]
Did the gathering choose a progressive to be the new pope?
The Vatican Conclave has elected Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago as the new Pope. While many are thrilled about the selection of an American Pope, some express concerns about his political leanings, particularly given his previous criticisms of Trump’s anti-immigrant rhetoric. His stance became apparent when he shared an article in an American magazine, discussing […]
Pope Leo confronts difficulties with the Chinese Communist Party
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates His First Mass Pope Leo XIV, marking a historic moment as the first North American pope, referred to his election as both a challenge and a blessing while officiating at his inaugural Mass in Saistin Chapel on Friday. The 2018 agreement between the Vatican and the Communist Party of China (CCP) […]