Pope Leo family history: Cook Country archives show Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV’s grandfather immigrated from Italy to US
CHICAGO (WLS) — The Cook County Clerk’s office has some 80,000 boxes of records stored in warehouses. However,…
Dolton, IL plans to take ownership of Pope Leo childhood home at 212 East 141st Place through eminent domain
DOLTON, Ill. (WLS) — The Prevost family owned this home in Dolton for nearly 50 years, raising their…
Preservationists seek landmark designation for St. Mary of the Assumption Chicago, Pope Leo XIV’s boyhood Catholic church
CHICAGO (WLS) — The last Mass at St. Mary of the Assumption took place in the summer of…
What to expect from Pope Leo XIV inauguration this week after first Vatican address; date, venue and other details
Pope Leo XIV, who was elected as new pontiff on May 8, is set to mark his inauguration…
‘Not heresy to laugh at God’: Pope meets comedians at the Vatican
‘Not heresy to laugh at God’: Pope meets comedians at the Vatican [Applauso] come si gioca e si…