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The Rise of Catholics in the Sunbelt States

May 14, 2025

The election of Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, has sparked interest in the growing influence of Catholicism in the United States. The new pope's background has raised questions about how his American roots might shape the future of the church in the U. S. This is especially relevant given recent

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A New Era: US Catholics React to Their First American Pope

May 12, 2025

For the first time in history, Catholics in the U. S. found themselves with a pope from their own country. This shift in leadership has sparked a wave of excitement and pride among many. The new pope, originally from Chicago, has deep family roots scattered across the United States. This connecti