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The Chicago Connection: A Pope Like No Other

December 28, 2025

In May, the world witnessed something extraordinary: the election of Pope Leo XIV, a man with deep ties to Chicago. This wasn't just any pope; he was a former priest from the Windy City, known to many as Father Bob. The news broke while a group of friends were heading to the airport, their phones bu

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New Leader for the Catholic Church: A Fresh Start

May 9, 2025

The Roman Catholic Church has a new leader. The new pope is Robert Francis Prevost. He is the first American to hold this position. He took the name Leo XIV. He is 69 years old. He was born in Chicago. He spent 20 years working in Peru. He held his first mass in the Sistine Chapel. The elect

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The Vatican's Smoky Signal: Pope Election Stalls

May 8, 2025

The Vatican is buzzing with anticipation, but the first vote for a new pope has ended without a winner. A thick, black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, a clear sign that the cardinals inside had not reached a decision. This was no surprise, as it's rare for a pope to be elected on

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The Vatican's Smoky Signal: A New Pope Isn't Chosen Yet

May 8, 2025

The Vatican is buzzing with anticipation, but no new pope has been chosen yet. The cardinals, who are responsible for electing the new leader of the Roman Catholic Church, have been locked away in the Sistine Chapel. They are voting in secret, with no communication allowed with the outside world. Th

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The Big Decision: Who Will Be the Next Pope?

May 3, 2025

The Vatican is about to make a big choice. Cardinals from all over the world are gathering in Rome to pick the next pope. It is easy to think that they will split into typical left and right groups, just like in many countries' politics. Many church leaders who are more traditional had disagreemen

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The Big Meeting to Choose the Next Pope

April 28, 2025

The Vatican is all set for a crucial event. A group of cardinals will gather to pick the next leader of the Catholic Church. This isn't just any meeting. It's a conclave, and it's happening on May 7th, 2025. The cardinals have been in Rome, preparing for this big decision. They've been having m

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Pope Francis' Final Resting Place Opens to the Public

April 27, 2025

The tomb of Pope Francis was opened to the public on Sunday. This happened in the St. Mary Major Basilica, just a day after he was laid to rest. The tomb was simple, with a white rose on top and a warm light shining down. The name "Franciscus" was written on the tomb, which is Latin for Francis. Ma