DA POPE | A look at the Chicago History of Pope Leo XIV

Formerly known as Cardinal Robert Prevost, Pope Leo XIV, provides Chicago with a direct line to the Vatican, and we’re exploring how his roots in the Windy City shaped his journey to the papacy.

It’s been on my mind for a while to do a series of episodes that concentrate on notable people born in Chicago or who have strong ties to the city, so with the election of the new Pope, I took it as a sign that today is a good day to begin.

Click on the link above to listen to this short podcast biography.