America: The Story of the USA
From the heart of Chicago’s South Side to the highest office in the Catholic Church, the journey of Robert Provost is as improbable as it is inspiring.
So in today’s episode, we’re exploring the life, legacy, and cultural significance of the first American Pope. From his early years in Illinois, via his transformative missionary work in Peru, all the way to the papacy, this is a story that both reflects and reshapes the American Catholic experience. So… who is Pope Leo XIV?
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Special guest for this episode:
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Highlights from this episode:
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Additional Resources:
A Saint of Our Own: How the Quest for a Holy Hero Helped Catholics Become American by Kathleen Cummings
'We knew there was something special about him,' says childhood friend of Pope Leo
How a humble Chicago schoolboy Robert Prevost with a veteran father rose to become America's first Pope by the Daily Mail
Pope Leo XIV: Robert Prévost arrived in Chulucanas, Peru in 1985 by the Peru News Agency
Stained Glass by John & Nancy Doughney
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