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Amid doomsaying on AI, Leo XIV looks before – and beyond – regulation

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A burning cross near a tree in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois. (Credit: AP.)

A burning cross in a Chicago park shocks residents

Jun 11
Hallie Golden,
Associated Press

Chicago's Mayor Brandon Johnson attends an interview in a cafe in Rome Friday, May 29, 2026. (Credit: Alessandra Tarantino/AP.)

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting

May 29
Andrea Rosa,
Giada Zampano, Associated Press

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson — a Chicago Cubs fan — gives Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago White Sox – a Cubs cap in the Vatican on May 28, 2026. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

A White Sox pope and a Cubs mayor find common ground in a private Vatican meeting

May 29
Paolo Santalucia,
Associated Press

Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, April 8, 2026. (Credit: Gregorio Borgia/AP.)

White Sox will pay tribute to loyal fan Pope Leo by giving away pope-themed hats

Apr 10
Associated Press

A man walks past Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh, Wednesday, March 11, 2026. (Credit: Gene J. Puskar/AP.)

Head priest of Episcopal Church in Pittsburgh accused of stealing baseball cards from Walmart

Mar 12
Associated Press

Archbishop-designate Ronald Hicks speaks during a news conference in New York on Dec. 18, 2025. (Credit: Ryan Murphy/AP.)

Newly appointed Archbishop of New York speaks about his Chicago background

Dec 20, 2025
Crux Now Staff

Pope Leo XIV to USCCB Migrants chair: “I will stand with you.”

Oct 9, 2025
Elise Ann Allen

Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in Dolton, Illinois, on May 9, 2025. (Credit: Erin Hooley/AP.)

Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew up celebrates his 70th birthday with gospel music, balloons

Sep 15, 2025
Sophia Tareen,
Associated Press

Cardinal Blase Cupich presents former Chicago White Sox player Paul Konerko with a jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV during a ceremony honoring the 2005 World Series Champions before a baseball game between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox on July 12, 2025. (Credit: Erin Hooley/AP.)

From one 14 to another, White Sox great Konerko gets gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 title

Jul 14, 2025
Associated Press

Pope Leo urges Chicago youth to be messengers of hope, peace

Jun 15, 2025
Elise Ann Allen

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