Pope Leo XIV: Illinoisans react to the first American pope being a Chicago native

09/05/2025

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Episode Synopsis

Habemus papem — we have a new pope, and he is from Illinois! Pope Leo XIV — born Robert Francis Prevost — was raised in Dolton, in the south suburbs of Chicago. We’ll talk about what his selection means for Catholics around the world, and back home in the 21st state.

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