Pope Leo XIV’s historic rise forges special Vatican connections for Chicago

Seven months into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago roots have helped frame both his spirituality and priorities.
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PHOTOS: Pope Leo meets the tiniest members of the flock — babies

Pope Leo XIV blesses a baby during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Basilica on Aug. 13, 2025, at the Vatican. Due to the heat, the pope gave his address in Paul VI Audience Hall but also greeted pilgrims in other locations. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope offers gentle critique of Vatican culture in Christmas greeting

Pope Leo XIV has urged Vatican cardinals to put their ambitions of power and personal interests aside and work instead on building communion

Pope Leo urges joyful, welcoming church in speech to Vatican cardinals

Pope Leo indicated on Monday that he plans to follow the reform agenda of his predecessor Francis, praising the late pontiff's attempts to make the global Catholic Church more inclusive in an annual Christmas address to Vatican cardinals.
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Pope Leo’s first consistory to be both a landmark and a challenge

Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming extraordinary consistory of cardinals in January will be a pivotal but challenging landmark as he seeks advice on matters of broad and key relevance in church life and governance,
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