That Pope Leo XIV is a Chicago White Sox fan and likes to play tennis has already been established. But does Leo support an Italian soccer club?
Napoli or Roma: Which Italian soccer club does Pope Leo XIV support?
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Pope Leo XIV declares ‘I am Roman!’ as he completes formalities to become bishop of Rome
The first American pope formally took possession of the St. John Lateran Basilica, which is Rome’s cathedral and seat of the diocese, with an evening Mass attended by Roman priests and faithful.
Pope Leo XIV prays for Chinese Catholics to be in communion with Rome in first comments on thorny issues
Pope Leo XIV asked Sunday for prayers for China’s Catholics to be in communion with the Holy See, as he made his first public remarks about one of the thorniest foreign policy issues facing his new pontificate.
Can Pope Leo remain a U.S. citizen now that he’s a foreign head of state?
Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church elevated him to the extremely rare, and legally thorny, position of being an American citizen who now is also a foreign head of state.
Will Pope Leo improve Chicago’s image? From ‘O Block’ to hot dogs, Vatican tourists share what they know.
The Tribune asked Vatican City tourists from around the globe what they think about Chicago — and whether Pope Leo might change their opinion.
Historical records about the pope’s grandfather unveiled by the Cook County clerk’s office
The clerk’s office discovered a Declaration of Intention form signed by Pope Leo XIV’s paternal grandfather, the first step in becoming a U.S. citizen.
Dolton attorney invokes forced purchase of pope home in letter; Village Board yet to discuss publicly
Dolton Mayor Jason House is negotiating to buy Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home, but Village Board has yet to discuss such action.
Pope Leo XIV calls for humanitarian aid in war-torn Gaza in first general audience
A pope’s life is filled with grandeur and pageantry. Pope Leo XIV’s former life was nothing like that.
Village of Dolton wants to acquire Pope Leo XIV’s boyhood home, either through direct purchase or eminent domain
Village leaders have not yet decided how the three-bedroom home would be used.
Pope Leo XIV failed to ‘properly investigate’ child sexual abuse in Chicago, victims’ group alleges
Pope Leo XIV failed to properly investigate sex abuse claims while in prominent leadership roles in Chicago, victims’ group says