The first American pope grew up just outside Chicago

People in Chicago are overjoyed and proud to hear that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV hails from their own city.

Outside Holy Name Cathedral, just off Chicago Avenue, staff were replacing banners, taking down black shrouds that marked Pope Francis’ death and putting up yellow and white bunting that reflects the colors of the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, is the youngest of 3 boys….