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Is Pope Leo XIV — the Chicago-born new pontiff — a Cubs or White Sox fan?: Would the Chicago Cubs ask the new pope to throw out a ceremonial first pitch at ...
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Pope Leo XIV Is From Chicago. Is He a Cubs or a White Sox Fan?: Fans from both teams seemed to claim him as their own, but his brother had the final answer.
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Sammy Sosa Gets Rousing Ovation in First Wrigley Field Appearance in Over 20 Years
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Sammy Sosa’s Heartfelt Return to Wrigley FieldThe ex-Cubs star received a standing ovation after 20+ years and will join the team Hall of Fame in 2025.
- Sammy Sosa made his first appearance at Wrigley Field in over 20 years to an enthusiastic fan reception.
- Fans cheered and stood during a game against the Seattle Mariners, honoring their former franchise icon.
- Sosa is set to be inducted into the Cubs Hall of Fame later in 2025 and recently served as a spring training instructor.
- He issued a public apology for past mistakes believed to involve performance-enhancing drugs, emphasizing he never broke any laws.
There were times I did whatever I could to recover from injuries in an effort to keep my strength up to perform over 162 games.— Sammy Sosa in an open letter where he apologized for some of the mistakes he made in the past.
Pope Leo XIV says no tolerance for abuse in Catholic Church: Pope Leo XIV has said there should be no tolerance in the Catholic Church for any type of abuse ...
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Pope Leo Slams Trump’s Iran Strike: ‘War Does Not Solve Problems’: The American-born pontiff urged nations to avoid “bloodstained conflicts.”
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Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope to U.S. in Chicago White Sox stadium broadcast
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Pope Leo XIV Inspires Hope at Chicago EventAbout 30,000 attendees gathered at Rate Field for a hopeful message emphasizing youth and community bonds.
- Pope Leo XIV delivered an eight-minute video message of hope during a celebration at Chicago’s Rate Field.
- He encouraged attendees to be a “light of hope,” foster community, and improve the world.
- The event attracted roughly 30,000 participants and concluded with a Mass led by Cardinal Blase Cupich.
- A ceremonial first pitch invitation from the Chicago White Sox was extended to the pope, a lifelong fan.
When I see each and every one of you, when I see how people gather together to celebrate their faith, I discover myself how much hope there is in the world in this jubilee year of hope.— Pope Leo XIV during a video message at the celebration at Rate Field.
Pope Leo XIV says AI could damage young people’s intellectual and spiritual development
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Pope Leo XIV Dons White Sox Hat During Public General Audience in Vatican: Chicago got a spiritual boost Wednesday.
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Pope Leo XIV’s Address Clashes With Trump ParadeThe Chicago event features a mass and video message at Rate Field with nearly sold-out $5 tickets, coinciding with Trump’s military display.
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- Pope Leo XIV will deliver a video message and hold a mass in Chicago simultaneously with Donald Trump’s military parade in Washington, D.C.
- Nearly all 40,000 seats at the Rate Field stadium, home to the Chicago White Sox, are sold for this event aimed mostly at young people.
- Trump’s parade will include about 6,600 troops and a range of military vehicles, from WWII bombers to modern tanks and armored vehicles.
- Before becoming pope, Leo criticized nationalist movements and Trump’s immigration policies, advocating for reconciliation and dialogue worldwide.
Where there is love, there is no room for prejudice, for ‘security’ zones separating us from our neighbors, for the exclusionary mindset that, tragically, we now see emerging also in political nationalisms.— Pope Leo XIV criticized the surge of nationalist political movements in the world and prayed for reconciliation and dialogue during a mass.
Pope Leo Trolls Trump With Rebuke of Attacks on Journalists: “Wherever a journalist is silenced, the democratic soul of a country is weakened,” wrote the pontiff ...
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Catholic Church: “Urgently needed” - Pope declares war on abuse: No tolerance for abusers, praise for investigative journalists: Leo XIV has addressed the public ...
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'Soulless machines...not to replace us’: Pope Leo XIV warns AI may harm young minds, blur reality
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Majority of Trump Supporters Oppose Joining Israel in Conflict Against Iran: Poll
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Pope Leo XIV delivers message of hope on video played at Chicago's Rate Field celebration
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Pope Leo’s First Address in ChicagoOver 30,000 attendees gathered at Rate Field in June 2025 to hear Pope Leo’s message to youth via video.
- Pope Leo XIV, a native of Chicago, was elected Catholic Church leader in May, sparking excitement in his hometown.
- A celebration including music, prayer, and the pope’s recorded message took place at the White Sox’s Rate Field on Saturday.
- The nearly eight-minute video focused on young people’s struggles with isolation, anxiety, and loneliness during the pandemic.
- Tickets for the event sold out rapidly, with some reselling for more than $1,200 on secondary markets.
I’d like to take this opportunity to invite each one of you to look into your own hearts, to recognize that God is present, and that perhaps in many different ways, God is reaching out to you.— Pope Leo XIV addressing young people gathered in Chicago and watching online during his first public address.
Italian teenager Carlo Acutis to become first millennial saint on September 7: The canonization of Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint ...
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Carlo Acutis Named First Millennial Saint in 2025The Vatican will canonize Carlo Acutis, an Italian teen, on September 7, 2025, marking a milestone in modern sainthood.
- Carlo Acutis will be declared a saint on September 7, 2025, by Pope Leo XIV in St. Peter’s Square.
- He used his digital skills to promote Catholic faith through a website documenting reported miracles.
- Two miracles attributed to Acutis, including healings in Brazil and Italy, were officially recognized by the Church.
- This event marks the first canonization ceremony led by the first American pope, Pope Leo XIV.
My son spent time helping the homeless in Milan and giving his pocket money to those sleeping on the street.— Antonia Salzano, Carlo Acutis's mother, speaks about her son's commitment to helping those in need.
Al Pacino becomes first Hollywood star to meet Pope Leo XIV: In Italy for production of the upcoming film about the Maserati auto empire, “The Godfather” star ...
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Pope Leo XIV holds an audience with Al Pacino: Al Pacino and film producer Andrea Iervolino met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, Iervolino shared on his ...
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Pope Leo XIV praises South Tyrol as a “model for peace”: During a meeting with the Bishop of Bolzano-Bressanone, Pope Leo XIV spontaneously praises South Tyrol ...
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Pope Leo to spend summer holidays in Castel Gandolfo: Leo XIV reinstates tradition of summer retreat.
Pope Leo XIV is to spend his summer holidays in Castel ...
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Pope Leo's First U.S. Bishop Is Mobilizing Priests To Help Immigrants In Court: The bishop, Michael Pham, is also an immigrant himself.
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Pope commits to weeding out church sexual abuse, praises role of press in democracy
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Pope Leo XIV flags AI impact on kids' intellectual and spiritual development: Pope Leo XIV is warning that artificial intelligence could negatively impact the ...
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Pope Leo breaks from papal dress codes — with a White Sox baseball cap: Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and the first American pope, wore a White Sox baseball cap ...
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Pope Leo XIV Adopts Sporty Papal StyleThe first American pope wore a White Sox cap during his weekly audience, blending casual sportswear with traditional papal robes.
- Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native, broke papal dress conventions by wearing a White Sox baseball cap at the Vatican.
- He greeted newlywed couples during the Wednesday audience, combining casual sportswear with his white cassocks.
- His brother confirmed his allegiance to the White Sox, and footage shows his attendance at their 2005 World Series victory.
- The pope’s relaxed style may signal a shift in papal fashion, highlighted by a new mural in Rome.
Pope Leo, from Chicago, makes his first US pitch at White Sox Park: Pope Leo, a native of Chicago's south side and a long-time fan of his beloved but beleaguered ...
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Pope Leo XIV names first Chinese bishop, signaling he is continuing Vatican’s controversial accord
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Chinese Bishop Appointment Reinforces Vatican-China AgreementBishop Lin Yuntuan’s 2025 appointment confirms a renewed four-year deal continuing Vatican-China cooperation on bishop selections.
- Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Joseph Lin Yuntuan as assistant in Fuzhou under a diplomatic agreement with China.
- The 2018 accord grants Chinese officials some influence over papal appointments while the pope retains final authority.
- This deal resolved decades of division between the state-controlled Catholic Church and the underground church loyal to the Vatican.
- The agreement was extended in October 2024 for another four years, maintaining ongoing dialogue between the two parties.
It is a willingness to support reconciliation instead of antagonism.— Michel Chambon, an academic who has written extensively on Christianity in Asia and the Chinese church.
At Chicago baseball stadium, Pope Leo makes his first pitch to America: Chicago’s elation over the hometown boy’s election led to a huge party for the first U.S ...
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One month of Pope Leo XIV: The new pontiff rules differently: VATICAN CITY. One month has passed since Robert Prevost was solemnly inaugurated into the papal ...
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Pope warns of AI risks to young brains: Pope Leo XIV has repeatedly warned of the risks associated with AI but this is the first time he has spoken out ...
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Pope Leo lauds journalism in comments about Catholic church abuse: Pope Leo XIV defended press freedom and urged journalists not to tolerate any abuse in the ...
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1st TV interview with Pope Leo XIV: | "The situation is truly worrying": ROME. Pope Leo XIV gave his first TV interview on Thursday.
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Mariners ride Donovan Solano’s recent hot streak with Luke Raley back | Notebook: Instead of starting Dominic Canzone against a right-handed starter ...
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Pope Leo warns politicians of the challenges posed by AI: Pope Leo has warned politicians of the challenges posed by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) ...
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Pope Leo XIV wishes peace to Taiwan newlyweds at Vatican | Taiwan News | Jun. 14, 2025 20:42
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Pope Leo XIV Couldn't Help But Join In With 'White Sox' Chant Outside Vatican: The Pope loves his White Sox.
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“Open Borders, Break Down Walls”: Pope Leo Warns Against Nationalist Political Movements
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In White Sox stadium broadcast, Pope Leo XIV sends message of hope to Chicago and the US
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Pope Leo XIV Brings Chicago Style To The Vatican With His Choice Of Hat: Of course, social media pontificated about the pontiff's shout-out to his hometown.
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House Dem Cancels Town Hall After Appearing on Minnesota Shooting List: Suspect Vance Boelter allegedly had a target list with 45 elected officials.
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White Sox To Acquire Aaron Civale: Aaron Civale is headed to the south side of Chicago after requesting a trade from the Brewers. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
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Bassitt provides stability for Blue Jays pitchers despite loss to White Sox: Chris Bassitt tossed six strong innings in a loss to the White Sox on Sunday ...
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Standing on family business: Pope Leo XIV is related to Justin Bieber, Madonna: Henry Louis Gates Jr.'s deep dive found that the first American pope is related ...
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Pope Leo and Trump's Big US Events Get Very Different Weather Forecasts: The forecast is sunny for the pope's Chicago event on June 14. Meanwhile ...
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Pope Leo and the Next ‘Industrial Revolution’: To update Catholic teaching for the age of AI, Pope Leo should revisit the 19th century.
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Pope Leo sends 'good wishes' to Knock Shrine gatherers: Pope Leo XIV has sent "cordial good wishes" to those gathering at the Knock Shrine ...
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Blue Jays' bullpen game blows up in drubbing from White Sox: Bullpen days are what they are – a last resort that’s great when it works ...
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Tourists Flee Museum After Destroying Priceless ‘Van Gogh Chair’: The pair rushed off after ruining the crystal-encrusted sculpture with an attempted photo-op.
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Pope Leo XIV says there should be no tolerance for abuse of any kind in Catholic Church
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Chicago White Sox take 2 of 3 from Toronto Blue Jays, rallying for 4-2 victory behind 8th-inning double by Miguel Vargas
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Cal Raleigh hits 30th HR, but Mariners fall to Cubs amid high winds, heat: The Mariners lost to the Cubs in a game that featured five home runs ...
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Chicago White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf to be deposed in Rate Field shooting lawsuit
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Inside the rise of Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong - ESPN: From flag football to Wrigley Field, PCA has been turning heads with his talent ...
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Chicago White Sox end 8-game skid with 7-1 rout behind home runs from Andrew Benintendi and Luis Robert Jr.
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Federal court filing seeks to bar Dolton from buying pope’s boyhood home: A federal court filing seeks to block Dolton from spending taxpayer money to buy ...
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Column: Wrigley Field deserves another All-Star Game — and Chicago Cubs should get ready to host in 2027
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Blue Jays no match for lowly Chicago White Sox in series opener: One of the lone bright spots in the wake of a lopsided loss was Bo Bichette ...
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Pope Leo XIV related to Madonna, Justin Bieber, Angelina Jolie: Madonna is reportedly related to Pope Leo XIV, according to American historian Henry Louis Gates ...
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Chicago Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong makes history in 8-7 loss: Pete Crow-Armstrong became the fastest player in franchise history to reach 20 home runs and 20 ...
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Cardinal at Pope Leo's Chicago Event Calls Out US Immigration Policy: "Humanity is greatly diminished whenever the unborn, or the undocumented, the unemployed ...
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Al Pacino Meets With Pope Leo XIV at Vatican: Al Pacino met with Pope Leo XIV on Monday, becoming the first movie star to get an audience with the first U.S ...
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Benue Massacre: Tinubu tasks security chiefs to end violence as Pope prays for victims
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Pope Leo's First US Bishop Takes Action Against Trump Migrant Crackdown: "The people of faith stand with immigrants and refugees," Rev. Michael Pham said.
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Pope Leo Sells Out US Event Clashing With Parade on Trump's Birthday: Pope Leo's appointment as the first-ever American pontiff brought a surge of interest in ...
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Putin tells Trump Russia will have to respond to devastating Ukraine drone attack
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Trump Challenges Ukraine’s Drone Strike SuccessThe drone raid targeted Russian airfields, sparking White House debates on US aid and raising fears of escalating conflict in June 2025.
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- Ukraine’s drone attack on multiple Russian airbases was hailed as a military breakthrough but met with White House anger and concern.
- Donald Trump privately expressed worry that the strike might intensify the war and hinder diplomatic efforts.
- The incident reignited debates over continued US support for Ukraine and reflected Trump’s longstanding criticism of President Zelensky.
- Prominent right-wing figures and Trump’s advisors cautioned about possible Russian retaliation and advocated distancing the US from Kyiv.
If there had been a cease-fire, would the operation have taken place? No.— Zelensky told reporters that the operation over the weekend would not have been carried out if Putin had agreed to a U.S.-proposed truce.
It's not too late to bid on Pope Leo XIV's childhood home : Paramount Realty USA, an agency participating in the home's sale, extended the deadline from June 18 ...
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2025 Chicago Cubs Top 30 Prospects June Update: Notable risers, fallers and new additions to our Chicago Cubs Top 30 MLB prospects rankings for June.
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Carlo Acutis to be declared a saint in September 2025: Pope Leo XIV will officially welcome the Catholic Church’s newest saints.
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Carlo Acutis’ Canonization Set for 2025Carlo Acutis will be declared a saint on September 7, 2025, alongside Pier Giorgio Frassati in a postponed ceremony.
- Carlo Acutis, recognized as the first millennial saint, will be canonized on September 7, 2025.
- The ceremony was delayed from April due to Pope Francis’ passing earlier this year.
- Pier Giorgio Frassati, who died at 24, will also be canonized during the same event.
- Carlo was known for creating a website cataloging Eucharistic miracles and died of leukemia at age 15.
Genealogy: Pope Leo XIV is distantly related to Madonna: Pope Leo XIV is not only the "father" of a billion Catholics, he also has prominent relatives ...
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A White Sox cap at the Vatican? Chicago's Pope Leo XIV is a fan: There's a mural of Pope Leo XIV at the White Sox's park, near where he sat for Game 1 of the ...
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Kyle Teel Reportedly Called Up To White Sox: The White Sox are calling up the No. 42 prospect in baseball, MassLive's Chris Cotillo reported on Thursday.
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Pope Leo XIV to revive papal holidays at summer palace: Pope Leo XIV will holiday twice at the papal palace in Castel Gandolfo near Rome this summer ...
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Women who want to be Catholic deacons are hopeful about Pope Leo XIV. Here's why: Those who've been advocating for women deacons in the Catholic Church are ...
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Chicago White Sox drop 7th straight with 5-4 loss to St. Louis Cardinals in Game 1 of doubleheader
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The literal pope rocked a Villanova hat this week, repping his alma mater: Pope Leo XIV sported a Villanova hat at the Vatican gifted to him by the National ...
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3 takeaways as the Chicago Cubs find the Wrigley Field wind kind and cruel against the Seattle Mariners
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Schneider: Jays 'trust the shit out of Jeff Hoffman' after shaky outing: Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider has the utmost faith in closer Jeff Hoffman ...
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15 MLB Rookies Having Standout Seasons So Far In 2025: Brendan Tuma checks in on a crop of MLB rookies who are putting together impressive numbers through ...
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Pope Leo XIV criticises nationalist politics at Sunday mass: Pope Leo criticised the emergence of nationalist political movements around the globe on Sunday ...
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House divided: Who will get Pope Leo’s childhood home outside Chicago?: There’s a growing schism in the first American pope’s hometown. At stake is his childhood ...
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Pope Leo XIV: The new pontiff has black roots - | and is distantly related to Madonna
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San Diego clergy visit federal immigration court to bear witness during crackdown on migrants
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