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Pope Leo XIV, Catholic Church and Mary of the Assumption

St. Mary of the Assumption — Can its connection to Pope Leo XIV save the vacant Far South Side church?

“The former St. Mary of the Assumption building is unique for its connection to the youth of the first American pope, but it is sadly not unique as an example of an empty former house of worship,” said Kendra Parzen, advocacy manager for the preservation group Landmarks Illinois.

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5 things to know about Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Roman Catholic Church

White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney in Vatican City Thursday as the world gathered to watch a new pope take the helm of the Roman Catholic Church. The man who emerged was a surprise to many and a historical first for the faith: Pope Leo XIV will be the first American pope.

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NY Catholic officials react to Pope Leo XIV's election. What they said about first US pope

Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester, Reverend Salvatore R. Matano pledged his congregation's support and fidelity to the newly elected pontiff in a May 8 statement. Pope Leo not only takes after the previous Roman Catholic Pope Francis,

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Chicago’s St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Where Pope Leo XIV Once Worshiped, Gains Renewed Attention for Preservation

Chicago's St. Mary's church, connected to Pope Leo XIV's past, captures local interest amid restoration efforts.

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Local church celebrates first-ever U.S. Pope

White smoke in Rome signaled a new chapter for the Catholic Church Thursday afternoon as Robert Francis Prevost was selected ...

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St. Mary Seminary graduates excited to receive degree on same day new pope is selected

What an honor that the graduates of St. Mary Seminary are receiving their degrees on the same day a new Pope is selected.

Robert Prevost was ‘the pride and joy of every priest and nun’ at St. Mary’s on Chicago’s South Side

Catholics across the region are celebrating the historic announcement that the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the church was born and raised in the Chicago area. In his first words ...

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What is Roman Catholicism? What do Catholics believe?

The pope, the Bishop of Rome, is considered a successor to Saint Peter and holds authority over the Catholic Church ... the weekend in the Basilica of St. Mary Major after a funeral service ...

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St. Mary Help of Christians Parish to Part Ways with Catholic Community Schools; Future of School in St. Augusta Uncertain

(KNSI) – The Catholic Community School system in St. Cloud is cutting ties with St. Mary Help of Christians School in St.

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