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Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
21 People Are Revealing Exactly How They Feel About The Newly Elected American Pope, And Yeah, People Have A Lot To Say
If you weren't obsessively watching the Vatican's chimney these past couple of days, you might have missed when the smoke turned white and a new pope was elected this week. His name? Pope Leo XIV, who is the first American pope to ever be elected. Yes, you heard right. He's from Chicago, people. But how are people feeling about this new American pope? Well, -Appleaday- asked: "The first ever American pope was just chosen, Pope Leo XIV (Robert Prevost). What do you think about the new pope?" and a lot of people answered. Here's what they said below. 1."First ever American and good friends with Francis. Hope this is a good continuation of the Francis years." —Cunt_Puffin "That's honestly my hope. Francis was a revitalizing figure for many young people in the Catholic Church. They need someone to capitalize on that momentum." —concerned-koala "Even I liked him, and I'm an atheist. He was a good guy." —Fyrrys 2."The Vatican is making a strategic move. Whatever happens next for the world is going to depend a lot on what the US does. The US has a Catholic vice president and a predominantly Catholic Supreme Court right now. An American pope will be able to speak more directly to an American people who are going to be at the center of a lot of important things in the coming years. This isn't a pope who will just lie down and do whatever Trump demands, either. This is a pope with close ties to Francis and a history of opposition to Trump." "I suspect that their hope is that he will act as a moral counterweight to the atrocities of the Trump administration. It's also worth noting that popes tend to choose a name that ties them to the previous pope who used that name. He chose Leo XIV. Leo XIII was known for being extremely supportive of workers' rights. The Vatican made a fascinating move here. I think they see the writing on the wall for what's to come in the US and for the world. People will want to suggest that this is some corrupt bargain or something, but I don't believe it is." —xGray3 3."Very good chance he's done a shot of Malort." —ralphy1010 "New communion wine just dropped!" —danielstover 4."I grew up Catholic in the U.S.: Catholic high school, Sunday Mass with my religious dad and grandparents, parties for family baptisms and First Communions, the whole thing. Even though I now consider myself a lapsed Catholic, I still pay attention when moments like this happen." "The election of Leo is surreal. It feels monumental, especially coming from a very Catholic state like Massachusetts (lots of the Irish and Portuguese diaspora there are influenced by Catholicism). I was genuinely impressed by Pope Francis' papacy. He managed to try and modernize the church in a meaningful way while staying grounded in its institutional roots. A tough balance, especially as much of the world swings toward populism and rigid conservatism. I hope Leo continues that trajectory, especially with Trump and JD Vance likely to meet with him soon. The name Leo is significant, too. Popes who've chosen that name have often been reformers and fighters. Leo XIII, for example, was the architect of Rerum Novarum, the Church's foundational document on social justice during the Industrial Revolution. That legacy hints that Leo XIV may share Francis' vision. That said, I'm concerned about reports of criticism around Leo's handling of clergy abuse allegations. That issue remains a moral stain the Church still hasn't fully reckoned with. I really hope Leo doesn't waver from accountability or transparency. If he follows the path Francis set, this could be another defining era for the Church. But we'll have to see. The symbolism is powerful. The substance has to follow." —bawlhie62a2 5."Let's celebrate by getting Popeyes tonight. Pope Yes." —Deep_Two_2341 "You are missing the bigger picture. He's from Chicago. Who does he root for, Cubs or the White Sox?" —yep-MyFault_Again 6."Too soon to tell. There isn't a lot he has said publicly. His less-than-tolerant LGBTQ comments are from 13 years ago. So maybe he's evolved? People can and do often change. He did call JD Vance out a couple of months ago publicly. His record on the poor and the underserved is pretty damn solid. The sex abuse stuff is… I'm not sure. So far, I've seen very little evidence that he had a whole lot of power to do much at the time. We will see what his stances are in the coming months. I hope he continues to drive the church into modern times, but who knows? Cautiously optimistic is how I am." —Wayward_Whines Related: 20 Truly Hilarious Reactions From Canadians In Response To Donald Trump Saying He's Gonna Use "Economic Force" To Make Canada The 51st State 7."I think that it's going to be fun watching 47 try to pretend like he's best friends with the Pope just because he's American." —bjackson12345 "We have different ideas of fun... but you may be right." —Pika256 8."Someone high up in the American church once said that there wouldn't be an American pope until the US was in political decline. I agree with him that this is a further sign that the world no longer sees the US as the world's superpower. He's a naturalized citizen of Peru and left the US in his 20s, so I'm not overly worried about him being influenced by American political currents. As for my hopes/thoughts about him as pope, no opinion, I'm a former Catholic who doesn't care what the church says for the most part; I just hope he takes the church more in the direction Francis was moving it (e.g., more liberal/open/accepting)." —jtexnl 9."I like that he is a mathematician." —HRDBMW 10."John Paul II (Polish) was elected and helped rid Poland of communism during the Cold War. This is the most recent example of a pope being a major political figure without being a political figure, if that makes sense. We are about to watch right-wingers have a crisis of faith and politics like we've never seen before. Should be interesting." —unabnormalday Related: "My Generation Will Never Forgive You": 25 Of The Very Best And Very True Political Tweets From The Last Week 11."My Catholic family members seem happy, and they're not the kind to use religion to be holier-than-thou, so I'll take that as a good sign." —Pearson94 12."Hopefully, he's as nice a guy as Francis. I know he's an Augustinian, and a lot of friars who are Augustinians do a lot of charitable work with poor people, at least here in Brazil." —malu_saadi 13."I'm not so sure this isn't the Catholic Church taking a shot at Trump. Trump has usurped Christianity in this country for his own political purposes. It's wild to see people treating him as some sort of Jesus figure despite him quite obviously not caring about religion at all. Having an American pope with ties to Latin America who is seen as liberal and critical of Trump would really go a long way to undermine his support. I don't personally have that positive of an impression of the Catholic Church, or religion in general, but I'll take any ally I can get right now. All these guys cover for predators in their ranks. They'll call it Christian forgiveness." —diito_ditto 14."Imma call him Pope Bob. Go bears." —Legitimate_Glove_807 "Daaaaa Pope!" —gangreen424 15."They picked the right guy for this moment. Aligned with the popular Francis, strong background in Latin America (which means he will have no patience with shipping innocent Latinos to El Salvador), still traditional enough not to send the right wing of the church into a tizzy. They'll retain the lapsed Catholics who came back because of Francis, at least." —Brilliant_Tourist400 16."We got Bob Pope before GTA6." —Optimal_scientists 17."I'm incredibly happy as an American Catholic. Never in a million years did I think we'd see a pope from the States. I always envied the celebration that happened in Argentina when Francis was elected. Now, I understand how they felt." —JackC1126 18."Chicago Med, Chicago Fire, Chicago P.D., and now: Chicago Pope. This television universe is getting wild." —Romnonaldao 19."MAGA will hate him. The fact that he has criticized Trump and Vance, and didn't address the world in English, will make him a MAGA target once they realize what just happened. He's going to say be good to immigrants and LGBTQ+, and they will lose their minds (whatever mind they have left)." —Indiana-Irishman 20."He's from Chicago. Ketchup on hot dogs is now a mortal sin." —JMFR finally, "Please don't accept a visit from JD Vance." —rdldr1 Do you have an opinion on the newly elected pope? Share your thoughts with us in the comments or anonymously in the Google Form below: Also in In the News: People's Jaws Dropped When AOC Shared Her Very Blunt Reason For Not Attending Donald Trump's Inauguration Also in In the News: Donald Trump Just Shared A Very Ominous Post, And People Are Calling It "One Of The Worst Statements Ever Made By A Sitting US President" Also in In the News: Senator Lindsey Graham's Bizarre Trump Pope Comments Are Going Viral
09-05-2025
- Politics
Chicago reacts to the election of the city's own Pope Leo XIV
CHICAGO — When Sherry Stone learned that childhood friend Robert Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, she got on her computer and did what few people can do: She emailed him a note of congratulations. "I told him we're thinking of having our next grade school reunion at the Vatican," she said. The election of a former Hyde Parker named Barack Obama to the White House in 2009 catapulted this city into a joyous frenzy for months, and having produced a president still remains a source of pride. When news broke Thursday about Prevost's election as the first American pope, the mood throughout the city was similar. Immediately, memes went viral showing Pope Leo XIV donning a Cubs hat, holding a hot dog, dipping his Italian beef into gravy and gripping a bottle of Malort, the city's unofficial liqueur. Outside Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs marked the moment by announcing on its legendary sign: "Hey Chicago, He's a Cubs Fan!" Similarly, Bennison's, a bakery in Evanston, just north of the city, announced a new sugar cookie with Prevost's likeness that it promised was "as divine as the moment." Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker released a statement calling the news "historic." "Pope Leo XIV ushers in a new chapter that I join those in our state welcoming in at a time when we need compassion, unity, and peace," he said. Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson used the news to send a more informal message to the new pope: "Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!" he posted on X. "Congratulations to the first American Pope Leo XIV! We hope to welcome you back home soon." While Leo spent two decades in northern Peru, where he became a bishop and a naturalized citizen, his early roots are in the southwest side, an area known for its legacy of steel mills and auto plants, White Sox and Blackhawks fans, rows of brick bungalows and neighborhood churches and grade schools. Born in Chicago in 1955, Leo attended St. Mary's of the Assumption, a now-shuttered grade school on the city's edge, and he grew up in Dolton, a southwest suburb located just across the street from the school. He later earned his Master of Divinity in 1982 from Catholic Theological Union in Hyde Park, which is situated along the lakefront, and was ordained the same year. He started his ministry with the Augustinian Province of Chicago and later was named prior general of the worldwide Augustinian Order, according to the Catholic Theological Union. The Rev. William Lego, who is also a member of Augustinian Order, attended grade school, high school and seminary with Leo before both men became young priests. He said on Thursday that he is still getting used of calling "Father Bob" by his new name. "He was always very intelligent, never jumped to conclusions, he held people with respect, and he listened. I'm sure that's what he will bring to the papacy," said Lego. As for their shared Chicago roots, Lego added, "There will always be a note of pride." As with Obama, many locals have a personal connection with Leo. Because their last names both ended with a "P" at the time, Nadia Weer sat next to Leo for eight years in the classroom. She said even back then he was so devout and studious his nickname was "Father Robert." "We always assumed he would be a priest," she said. "He was true blue. He was good. I'm really proud of him. You like people to be successful when they deserve it. And Robert does deserve it." The intensity Leo had with his faith, even as a young boy, impressed Stone, who said he once told people he wanted to eventually lead the church as pope. "Midwest people are very even keeled. I think having grown up in that environment that he'll be a centralist pope. He'll bring people together. He'll be one of the great popes," she said. Leo's brother John Prevost told ABC News on Thursday that Leo never "questioned" his vocation in life and that, as a child, he often "played priest" using the ironing board as his altar. "I don't think he's ever thought of anything else," John Prevost said. Many remembered Leo's family as similarly dedicated to their faith. His father, a school principal on Chicago's South Side, volunteered at the Archdiocese of Chicago in the 1990s. Janet Sisler, associate superintendent of schools for the archdiocese at the time, remembered that "Father Bob" would stop by when he returned to his hometown. It was obvious, there was "a family history of being dedicated to their faith and dedicated to service," she said. "He grew up in that life and continued to imbue his life decisions with service of faith and the promotion of justice." Chicago's roots in the labor movement were likely an influence, as well. "He came from a family where both his mother and father worked. He understood how people can have a commitment to work and to family and to their faith," she said. "This is a new pope who understands the importance of community and the importance of church interacting in a positive way to serve the world."
New York Post
08-05-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Robert Prevost, the first American pope, is from Chicago and jokes are already flowing: ‘All communion wafers will be deep-dish'
Here comes 'Da Pope.' Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost was named Thursday as the first ever American pope – and folks in the Windy City are having a blast over it. 'From now on, all communion wafers shall be deep dish,' one commenter quipped on X. Chicago sports fans wasted no time jumping on the bandwagon. 'Need to know if he'll be a Cubs Pope or a White Sox pope,' another X user said, while yet another offered an addition to the beleaguered White Sox stadium fare. 'In honor of Chicago's own Pope Leo XIV, the White Sox announce the new 'White Smoke Shake' that will be served in a commemorative pop hat.' Robert Prevost, the boy from Chicago who would later become pope, at school in Chicago. via St. Mary of the Assumption School Prevost was picked to replace Pope Francis after two days of deliberations at the Vatican, with his Second City roots quickly drawing attention. He took the name Pope Leo XIV. Online comments included shots at the Chicago Bears football team – 'Chicago produced a pope before a QB who throws for 4,000 yards' – to the town's famed beverage, the hometown Swedish schnapps, Malort. 'Considering Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago, is it possible that he might be the first pope in the history of the Roman Catholic Church to have consumed malort?' one social media wiseguy wrote. Not overlooked by online posters was Chicago's rep for organized crime and political corruption. 'Congrats to Cardinal Prevost,' one X user said. 'Who has the very real chance to be the first elected official from Illinois not to end his term in office by beginning a jail term.'
CBS News
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Celebrating Chicago on "312 Day" with The Wieners Circle
Local News It's "312 Day," a celebration of Chicago with deals and promotions throughout the city on Wednesday. The iconic hot dog joint The Wieners Circle, on Clark Street, and Do312 are hosting a "312 Day" bash from 3:12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Stop by for DJs, $3.12 hot dogs, and more festivities. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Do312 (@do312) The bash will feature a Chicago-themed costume contest. Other "312 Day" deals in the city include $3.12 drafts, Malort shots at Graystone Tavern, $3.12 popcorn and soda at the Music Box Theatre, and $3.12 cocktails and domestic beer at Hubbard Inn. Find a full list here. © 2025 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.
