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Much like L.A., this American-born pope transcends borders
The faithful in Los Angeles, America’s most Catholic city, were delighted — and a little stunned — to learn a Chicago-born ...
California’s LGBTQ+ community watches conclave and hopes Pope Francis’ progressive moves endure
LGBTQ+ Catholics saw Pope Francis’ stance on homosexuality as a strong defense against discrimination in the church ...
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Angelenos react to election of first pope from the US: 'It is shocking'
"When I heard the name, I said there's no way we have an American pope," a local priest says. But it's true: Robert Prevost, ...
Pope Crave and the conclave meme craze
After one day and 27 minutes in the conclave, a new pope has been elected: Robert Prevost, who took the name Leo XIV. Some ...
Americans Burst With Pride, and Surprise, at the First Pope From the U.S.
Across the country, Catholics and non-Catholics alike greeted the news of the Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV with reverence and ...