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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 ...
Leo XIV Outlines a Path for a Modern Church That Follows Francis’ Steps
The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including ...
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Cardinals are Catholic, not Jewish — so why do they all wear yarmulkes?
As Catholic cardinals gather for a conclave to elect the next pope, we must all ask: Why are they all wearing red yarmulkes?
‘Pope Crave’ Meme Artist Explains How ‘Conclave’ Fan Account Became a Real Vatican News Feed
Pope Crave' co-founder explains how posting memes about Vatican thriller 'Conclave' led to their account covering the election of Pope Leo XIV.
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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 ...
Pope Leo XIV Merch Has Already Hit the Internet
Within an hour of the news that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, online sellers were already hard at work, selling stickers, prayer ...
Before a new pope, a tug-of-war for the soul of the Catholic Church
As cardinals prepare for the largest papal conclave in history, battle lines are being drawn over the direction of the church ...
‘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 Chicagoan to be elected Pope, and referencing the city’s love for the ...