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New Pope from Chicago!

What a day! We are honored to hear that the new Pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost, Leo XIV, is from Chicago. So, the Cardinals chose an American Pope. I live in Chicago, this is big news.

I was reading this: Pope Francis and Pope Leo XIV were seminary classmates at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, 1978 – 1982. They worked in Rome in the early 2000s.

In the next few days, there will be many stories here about Pope Leo XIV’s life growing up in Chicago. A shame his parents are not alive to witness this.

On to the future, let’s see what his message to the world will be.

16 responses to “New Pope from Chicago!”

  1. He seems to be a good choice for many reasons, Monica!

    Joanna

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      Yes, he/his family were very involved with the church from a young age. Two of his mother’s sisters were Nuns. Very interesting.

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      1. Yes, I like the name he chose, based on the work of the previous Leo, a social reformer, and he will follow in the footsteps of the late Pope Francis, as they were friends.

        Joanna

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        Happy Mother’s Day weekend! 💐

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      3. Thank you, Minica, but in this country, it was several weeks ago.

        Joanna

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        I think Ireland had their’s a few weeks ago too. I think you might be in England. Well, for us it is this weekend. 😉🌺

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      5. Thank you, Monica!

        Joanna

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  2. Very pleased with his selection, Monica.

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      Yes, and did you see, his mother had been a Librarian. 😉

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      1. Hadnt heard that. Definitely an excellent selection. 😇🤓

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        💕

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  3. It was an election that gave me a lot of emotion!

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      Yes, and Happy Mother’s Day weekend. 💐

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      1. Wishing the same to you, my dear Monica 💞

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  4. The new Pope is looking great 👍 well shared.

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