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Associated Press News on MSN · 2h

The pope is on the line: AP is there for pontiff’s call to his brother in Chicago

An interview with a brother of Pope Leo XIV conducted by a journalist for The Associated Press was interrupted when the new pontiff called his sibling via FaceTime from Rome.

The Washington Post on MSN · 4h

Ope, it’s a Chicago pope. Excuse us while America riffs.

Thursday’s meme economy was flooded with images of the newly named Pope Leo XIV, born in Chicago with the given name Robert Prevost. There’s a long tradition of humanizing the clergy for laughs, from the satirical bawdy stories published in “The Decameron” in the 14th century all the way to “Sister Act” and “Family Guy.

Chicago Sun-Times · 7h

Chicago area reacts to new pope — 'Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!'

"The Pope is from Chicago. This is one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson in a statement.

31m

White Sox win one: Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV revealed to be fan of the South Siders

It was initially reported that the new pope was a Cubs fan, but his brother corrected the record in an interview with WGN-TV.

2hon MSN

These St. Rita students picked Cardinal Robert Prevost for new pope just because he's from Chicago

Seniors at St. Rita High School on Chicago's Southwest Side were given a pretty straightforward assignment this week: choose ...

2h

Chicago pope-themed Portillo's, T-shirts and more pop up as city embraces Pope Leo XIV

Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, became the first pope from the United States. Now, Chicago businesses are getting in on the ...

3hon MSN

‘Da Pope’ thrills Chicago Catholics — and raises high expectations

In a place where civic pride is a way of life, Chicagoans need little help believing the election of Pope Leo shows their ...

21hon MSN

"Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!": Celebrations abound for Pope Leo XIV

The election of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, as the new pontiff has delighted Catholics and ...

4hon MSN

‘DA POPE!’ Leo XIV’s Chicago roots unleash spate of holy humor

A Chicago-born cardinal walks into a conclave. The rest of the joke tells itself. In the breathless day since Pope Leo XIV’s ...

5h

'Exciting day to be a Chicago Catholic' - Chicagoans react to Pope Leo XIV

Born in the Windy City in 1955 to parents of Spanish and Franco-Italian descent, Prevost served as an altar boy and was ...

21hon MSN

"Da Pope": Chicago ready with the jokes after native son Cardinal Prevost elected as Pope Leo XIV

The internet wasted no time pumping out the jokes and memes after Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the new ...

3h

La Grange area leaders laud selection of Chicago-area pope

Nazareth Academy President Deborah Tracy said Pope Leo XIV will continue work inline with Nazareth and the Sisters of St.

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