After Chicago native Robert Prevost became the first American-born pope, we spoke to the city’s first “Pope” — White Sox reliever Donn Pall.
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An American Pope Will Face a Fractured American Church
The last several months for American Catholics have been a story about the ascent of the Catholic right. In January, a parade of right-wing Catholic power began streaming into President Trump’s remade Washington. Just weeks later came the …
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Friday Briefing
The election of the first American pope.
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‘I Was Stunned’: Watching From Illinois, Pope’s Brother Reflects on History
From his home in suburban Chicago, one of the pope’s brothers described Leo as “middle of the road” but not afraid to speak his mind.
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What’s in a Name? In the Case of Leo XIV, Lessons in Bridging Historical Shifts
Pope Leo XIII, who served from 1878 to 1903, led the church into the modern world, emphasizing its moral authority beyond national boundaries. He defended the rights of working people and affirmed the value of science.
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Cautious Optimism Among Liberals About New Pope’s Views on Gay Catholics
Pope Leo XIV has said little publicly about a place in the Catholic Church for gay and transgender people. Some thought the issue would not be key to his agenda.
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The New Pope Might Be Something Like the Old Pope
With the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, the College of Cardinals sent a clear message of continuity with the reformist agenda of his predecessor, Pope Francis. But despite Leo’s reputation as having a quieter, more disciplined …
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‘He Checked All the Boxes.’ Pope Leo XIV Overcame a Liability — Being American.
Before he was chosen, Robert Francis Prevost had the papal seal of approval from his predecessor, Francis, who put him in one of the top jobs in the Roman Catholic Church.
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Friday Briefing: The First American Pope
Plus, Tate Modern turns 25.
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