Pope Leo XIV: Illinoisans react to the first American pope being a Chicago native
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV waves from the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. Alessandra Tarantino/AP Photo
A new pope has been selected and he is from Illinois. Pope Leo XIV — born Robert Francis Prevost — was raised in Dolton, which is a south suburb of Chicago. On today's program, we discuss what his selection means for the 21st state and also hear from members of Illinois' Catholic community, who personally know Pope Leo and worked with him.
GUESTS
Fr. Paul Galetto
Pastor, St. Paul Parish in South Philadelphia & Administrator, St. Augustine Church
Classmate of Pope Leo (Prevost) at Villanova University
Stan Chu Ilo
Associate Professor, Catholic Studies, DePaul University
Michael Murphy
Director, Hank Center for the Catholic Intellectual Heritage and Senior Lecturer, Department of Theology, Loyola University Chicago
Sr. Kathlyn Mulcahy, O.P.
Dominican Sisters of Springfield
Fr. Tom McCarthy, O.S.A
Director of Community Relations, St. Rita High School
Shrine Chapel Director, St. Rita High School
Ordained Order of St. Augustine Priest