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Will Pope Leo improve Chicago’s image? From ‘O Block’ to hot dogs, Vatican tourists share what they know.
The Tribune asked Vatican City tourists from around the globe what they think about Chicago — and whether Pope Leo might ...
Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and 'missionary spirit' during inaugural mass at Vatican
An open-topped popemobile carrying Pope Leo XIV drove through St Peter's Square at the Vatican on Sunday morning, ahead of ...
Vance meets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City for inauguration mass
Vice President JD Vance attended Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration mass in Vatican City on Sunday. Vance and his wife, second lady ...
As Pope Leo XIV faces scrutiny, victims of abusive Catholic group say he helped when others didn’t
Pope Leo XIV made plenty of enemies helping dismantle a powerful Catholic movement whose leaders physically, sexually, ...
Vance greets Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City
Vice President Vance and second lady Usha Vance met Pope Leo XIV while in Vatican City for the pontiff’s inauguration mass on ...
Photos from Vatican City of the installation of Pope Leo XIV
Chicago Tribune photographer Brian Cassella captures the scene as Pope Leo XIV is installed in Vatican City. Global dignitaries and faith leaders from around the world gathered in Vatican City on ...
JD Vance Returns to Vatican City for Pope Leo’s Inaugural Mass
The Vice President met with Pope Francis just a day before he passed away. Vance is now back at the Holy See, this time with ...
VP Vance, who Pope Leo XIV previously criticized, to attend pope's first mass in Vatican City
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will attend the inaugural mass of Pope Leo XIV this Sunday, May 18 ...
Pope Leo XIV Celebrates Inaugural Mass as Head of Catholic Church
Tens of thousands came to St. Peter’s Square to mark the official start of the pontificate of the first American to lead the ...