As the first pope from the United States, his worldly connections and history have brought a sense of familiarity to Chicagoans.
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Chicago Tribune

Why Pope Leo XIV’s roots resonate in Chicago

Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has a patchwork background that speaks to the melting pot that is the United States — and his birthplace, the city of Chicago.

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