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St. Mary of the Assumption — Can its connection to Pope Leo XIV save the vacant Far South Side church?
“The former St. Mary of the Assumption building is unique for its connection to the youth of the first American pope, but it ...
Pope Leo Vows to Look at ‘Challenges’ Facing the Church in the United States in Unearthed Interview
"I hope to be able to respond to [the challenges] with a healthy dialogue," said Cardinal Robert Prevost in 2023.
What the church needs as Leo XIV takes over from Francis
At this moment of change and possibility, four principles that Francis lived, and that Leo XIV has begun to echo, must guide ...
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Why I Want the Next Pope to Unite the Old With the New
Built in the 1960s, its original design reflected the architectural ... a sacred element the church never had. As a young Catholic, I long to see Christ once again placed at the center of our ...
‘Da Pope’ t-shirts commemorate Chicago-born cardinal’s election as the Catholic Church’s next Pope
Chicago-based OBVIOUS SHIRTS has released a collection of shirts paying homage to Pope Leo XIV, the first American and ...
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Pope Leo XIV faces limits on changing the Catholic Church − but Francis made reforms that set the stage
Every pope brings a distinct vision and agenda for leading the church. Making change is difficult in the Catholic Church, but ...