Rome, Pope Leo and Chicago
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'Pray for the new pope Americano': Italians warm to Chicago-born Pope Leo as merch hits Rome streets
Italians — and Romans in particular — have had mixed responses to the so-called “American pope.” Most are cautiously optimistic, taking a wait-and-see approach to the 69-year-old pontiff who grew up in the south suburbs.
Vice President JD Vance gifted Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Bears jersey as they met at the Vatican, amid a push by the White House for a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire.
The atmosphere in the Eternal City was electric.
A charter company is inviting travelers to fly in divine style on a direct route from Pope Leo XIV’s native Chicago to Italy’s iconic capital in celebration of his becoming the first American pontiff.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance gave Pope Leo XIV a special Chicago-themed gift during a meeting at the Vatican on Monday.
Chicago Bears second-year wide receiver Rome Odunze is entering his second season with more questions than answers, but a breakout year could be on the horizon.
Kelly Stafford thought Pope could only be from Rome and not from different parts of the world as Chicago-born Leo XIV becomes new Pope
Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pontiff, welcomed U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to the Vatican on Monday.
U.S. leaders JD Vance and Marco Rubio meet Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, discussing U.S.-Holy See relations, religious freedom, and international issues.