The Rev. Gosbert Rwezahura opened Mass on Sunday morning by saying what everyone in the pews was thinking. “Habemus papam!” he exclaimed at Christ Our […]
Tag: Popes
Pope’s Family History Offers a Glimpse Into the American Creole Journey
“In the 1970s, when busing began in the schools, the teachers were tasked with categorizing the students in their classrooms,” said Wendy Gaudin, 54, referring […]
SNL mocks pope’s death and implies VP JD Vance played a role in controversial Trump sketch
“Saturday Night Live” is no stranger to poking fun at religion, but its latest sketch is drawing criticism for suggesting Vice President JD Vance may […]
See Historical Records Documenting the Pope’s Creole Roots in New Orleans
The Vatican conclave surprised the world this week by selecting the first American pope, a native of Chicago. Soon after, a respected genealogist surprised the […]
Pope’s Childhood in a Changing Chicago Tells a Story of Catholic America
Before he was Pope Leo XIV, or even Father Bob, he was the youngest of the three Prevost boys in the pews at St. Mary […]
Pope Leo the White Sox Fan: Something to Celebrate for Chicago’s South Side
Stanley Brown was up late on Thursday, monitoring all the news about the new pope, Leo XIV, including revelations that he grew up as a […]
A United Front for Pope Leo Among American Cardinals
American cardinals of the Roman Catholic Church described the historic papal conclave that concluded this week as relatively easy, with no arm-twisting or overt politicking. […]
Pope Leo XIV’s Creole Roots Tell a Story of New Orleans
One day in June 1900, a census taker visited the New Orleans home of Joseph and Louise Martinez, Pope Leo XIV’s grandparents. They lived on […]
Leo Lived Here: The Price Goes Up for the Pope’s Childhood Home
Real estate prices jump for a lot of reasons: location, the market, even a shiny new kitchen. But one humble house in Chicago could have […]
Here Are Some of the Best Chicago Memes Following Pope Leo XIV’s Election
Deep-dish pizza shall be served in place of communion wafers. Michael Jordan shall be declared the Greatest of All Time. And the Trevi Fountain shall […]