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Buzz Feed
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
This Photo Of Pope Leo In His 20s Is Going Viral
Pope Leo has been on the job for about two months now. As you probably know, the first American Pope is from Chicago, and he studied theology at the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago in the early '80s. That pic has been viewed over 10 million times! You have the usual thirst tweets. "Oh, he could have it. Respectfully..." Then there are people talking about the mustache. "Love the Holy Father's stash." A bunch of people likened him to the character of Pablo Escobar from Narcos. "Cue narcos theme song." People are saying how *regular* the Pope looked. "Hard to believe. Regular guy." And this person said "I see a great role for Pedro Pascal." Which, true, I totally see it.
CNN
02-07-2025
- Business
- CNN
Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up poised to buy his childhood home
Religion The PopeFacebookTweetLink Follow A village in Chicago's south suburbs is poised to purchase Pope Leo XIV's childhood home after its board voted unanimously on Tuesday to take control of the property. Since the pope's election, the small, two-story house on E. 142nd Place in Dolton, Illinois – around 20 miles south of the Windy City - has gained national attention, drawing visitors and attracting those interested in the leader's early life. Leo, known before as Cardinal Robert Prevost, was elected in May as the first American pope – a decision that stunned many in the United States who celebrated his ascension as a historic moment. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called Leo's election at the time as 'one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city.' Born in Chicago in 1955, Prevost earned his bachelor's in mathematics from Villanova and went on to receive his diploma in theology from the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago. He later spent decades as a missionary, including 20 years in Peru, where he is a naturalized citizen and served as a bishop. Members of the Dolton Village Board on Tuesday called the purchase of the pope's home a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,' saying that gaining control over the house will allow the board to 'do it justice.' 'We can either seize this moment and move it forward, or we can let that moment go to an investor,' Dolton Mayor Jason House said at a board meeting Tuesday. The purchase will provide Dolton with the opportunity to re-evaluate enterprise and historic land zones and bring 'state and congressional funds' into the town, House added. Other trustees at the Tuesday meeting joined the mayor in expressing support for the decision, with some citing the homes of Michael Jackson and Martin Luther King as examples of historic sites that have brought economic benefits for their communities. Officials, however, acknowledged the concerns and complaints of residents who say that traffic into the community has added further strain to already-dilapidated roads. 'Purchasing the pope's house is admirable,' longtime Dolton resident Mary Avent told CNN affiliate WBBM, 'but with the state we're in right now, I guess my concern is, do we have the money?' Avent told the outlet that Dolton currently lacks a police and fire chief, which she believes is more important. Trustee Edward Steave, at the Tuesday meeting, assured residents that their complaints were valid, but asserted 'we can do this great thing at the same time.' The sale is likely to close within the next two weeks, the mayor said. Photos posted on the village's Facebook page late Tuesday show workers conducting repairs to the roof of the pope's house. It is unclear whether those repairs are being directed by the town. CNN has reached out to the Dolton Village Board for further information.
CNN
02-07-2025
- Business
- CNN
Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up poised to buy his childhood home
Religion The PopeFacebookTweetLink Follow A village in Chicago's south suburbs is poised to purchase Pope Leo XIV's childhood home after its board voted unanimously on Tuesday to take control of the property. Since the pope's election, the small, two-story house on E. 142nd Place in Dolton, Illinois – around 20 miles south of the Windy City - has gained national attention, drawing visitors and attracting those interested in the leader's early life. Leo, known before as Cardinal Robert Prevost, was elected in May as the first American pope – a decision that stunned many in the United States who celebrated his ascension as a historic moment. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson called Leo's election at the time as 'one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city.' Born in Chicago in 1955, Prevost earned his bachelor's in mathematics from Villanova and went on to receive his diploma in theology from the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago. He later spent decades as a missionary, including 20 years in Peru, where he is a naturalized citizen and served as a bishop. Members of the Dolton Village Board on Tuesday called the purchase of the pope's home a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,' saying that gaining control over the house will allow the board to 'do it justice.' 'We can either seize this moment and move it forward, or we can let that moment go to an investor,' Dolton Mayor Jason House said at a board meeting Tuesday. The purchase will provide Dolton with the opportunity to re-evaluate enterprise and historic land zones and bring 'state and congressional funds' into the town, House added. Other trustees at the Tuesday meeting joined the mayor in expressing support for the decision, with some citing the homes of Michael Jackson and Martin Luther King as examples of historic sites that have brought economic benefits for their communities. Officials, however, acknowledged the concerns and complaints of residents who say that traffic into the community has added further strain to already-dilapidated roads. 'Purchasing the pope's house is admirable,' longtime Dolton resident Mary Avent told CNN affiliate WBBM, 'but with the state we're in right now, I guess my concern is, do we have the money?' Avent told the outlet that Dolton currently lacks a police and fire chief, which she believes is more important. Trustee Edward Steave, at the Tuesday meeting, assured residents that their complaints were valid, but asserted 'we can do this great thing at the same time.' The sale is likely to close within the next two weeks, the mayor said. Photos posted on the village's Facebook page late Tuesday show workers conducting repairs to the roof of the pope's house. It is unclear whether those repairs are being directed by the town. CNN has reached out to the Dolton Village Board for further information.
USA Today
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Chosen' Jesus actor Jonathan Roumie meets Pope Leo XIV in biblical crossover
In a meeting of biblical proportions, the pope and Jesus took a selfie – well, sort of. Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus Christ on "The Chosen," snapped a selfie with the newly elected pope recently, who shared it with fans on social media. Roumie, who has portrayed the holy figure on the Christian historical drama for five seasons, can be seen posing next to Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from America. The photo, shared to Instagram by the pope's official account, was part of a carousel of images showing the pontiff alongside worshipers in Vatican City. "Every time we perform an act of faith addressed to Jesus, we grow in our connection with Him, and His grace is bestowed immediately," the caption reads. "At times we are unaware of it, but in a secret and real way, His grace reaches us and gradually transforms our life from within." 'The Chosen: Last Supper': 'Iconic' scenes, Jonathan Roumie's 'extraordinary' whip skills Followers quickly recognized Roumie's face and began sharing GIFs of him as Jesus in "The Chosen" in the comment section. The show, which first premiered in 2017, dramatizes the life and ministry of Jesus of Nazareth, retelling a well-worn ancient biblical tale with the help of modern Hollywood magic. Roumie, in Vatican City Monday, June 23, after wrapping filming for parts of the series' sixth season in Italy last week, told reporters the visit was a "humbling honor," according to the Catholic News Agency. When 'The Chosen' Jesus met giant serpent Satan: Jonathan Roumie dishes on 16-foot python co-star "The fact we're here now, sitting at the Vatican … is a testament to, I think, how God wants to continue to further this mission to bring more people to Jesus and to bring Jesus to them," he said of the show during a press conference. "When (Pope Leo XIV) was elected, I wept, because I never thought I'd see an American pope in my lifetime," he continued, "to communicate to him in our native language this week is just something I never thought I would see in my life." Pope Leo, who was elected in May to the surprise of close conclave watchers, is the first to hail from the United States in the history of the church. A Chicago native, he attended Villanova University, Catholic Theological Union in Chicago and the Pontifical College of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. How accurate is 'Conclave' the movie? Film vs. real process compared, plus how to watch This is not Roumie's first meeting with a pontiff – in 2021, the actor met Pope Francis at another general audience with crowds in the Italian city.
Mint
15-06-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Pope Leo's first public message to US at White Sox park after being elected: Put aside ‘egotistical ways' to spread hope
Pope Leo, originally from Chicago's South Side and a longtime supporter of his cherished yet struggling White Sox, sent a video message on Saturday to a sold-out crowd participating in a Catholic Mass held in his honour at their home ballpark. He urged Chicagoans to keep away "egotistical ways" in order to extend hope and work to build community in their hometown. The pontiff, the first leader of the global Catholic Church from the United States, spoke for nearly seven minutes on Rate Field's jumbotron during the event, organised by the Chicago archdiocese and showcasing numerous other local personalities, comprising Bulls announcer Chuck Swirsky. "It's a pleasure for me to greet all of you gathered together at White Sox Park on this great celebration," the pope stated in his first public address to the US since his May 8 election whose predecessor was the late Pope Francis. While speaking in English with a slight Chicago accent, he mentioned, 'We have to look for ways of coming together and promoting a message of hope.' Hours prior to the event at Rate Field began, people had gathered around the stadium, with kids in White Sox jerseys, hawkers selling "Da Pope" baseball hats, nuns in white and blue habits and priests in their collars. Saturday's event, led by Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich, coincided with nationwide demonstrations, including one at Chicago's Daley Plaza, protesting Trump's crackdown on undocumented immigrants. Meanwhile, a separate protest unfolded in Washington, DC, ahead of the president's 79th birthday celebration, which included a military parade. Pope avoided any political remarks, instead delivering a message of encouragement aimed at young people. Sister Barbara Reid, president of the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, where the pope studied in the 1980s, said she hoped his message might serve to bring greater unity to the US. 'A celebration that's centered on hope and possibility and unity is needed now more than ever before, Hopefully this can be a catalyst to bring us together,' she mentioned. According to the White Sox, on the first day that tickets became available for Saturday's event, over 10,000 tickets were sold in the first 15 minutes. The Chicago Sun-Times reported tickets, which sold for $5 apiece, came for resale sites like StubHub for over $1,200 just hours after they were out. (With inputs from Reuters)
