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Bishop Thomas John Paproclki spoke to reporters in May, 2025.
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1 year ago
Bishop Paprocki excited about Pope Leo XIV

“The cardinals have elected a White Sox fan”

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul
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Illinois regains access to $77M in federal education funds following judge’s order

Judge blocks Trump administration order cutting off access to pandemic relief money

People kneel in prayer at Madonna della Strada Chapel at Loyola University Chicago shortly before Chicago-born Robert Francis Cardinal Prevost was announced as Pope Leo XIV, Thursday, May 8, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
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Catholic Chicagoans celebrate as native son Pope Leo XIV becomes first American pope

“How cool is that?” she said. “A pope from my elementary school, from my town. It’s unreal.”

John Prevost points to an old photo of his brothers, including the newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost, left, during an interview with the Associated Press on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in New Lennox, Ill. (AP Photo/Obed Lamy) Screenshot
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Leo XIV’s brother recalls feeling of ‘disbelief’ over his sibling becoming pope

“It’s quite an honor; it’s quite a once in a lifetime,” he said. “But I think it’s quite a responsibility and I think it’s going to lead to bigger and better things, but I think people are going to watch him very closely to see what he’s doing.”

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV waves to faithful and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square shortly after his election, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP)
IL State News
1 year ago
Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and the Knicks for their Villanova ties

“He was never ever a Cubs fan, so I don’t know where that came from. He was always a Sox fan,” John said, adding that the confusion might stem from the fact their mother’s side of the family were North Siders and Cubs fans.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton
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Pritzker signs order to protect personal autism data in response to federal action

HHS wants to create database using data gathered from state agencies

Supporters of efforts to combat illegal immigration speak at an event hosted by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Wednesday, May 7, in Springfield.
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Some families of immigrant-related crime victims supported Noem in Springfield

Victims’ families spoke at an event hosted by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki meets Pope Francis in 2019
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1 year ago
Springfield Bishop reacts to selection of new pope

Paprocki: Now is the time for celebration

White smoke billows from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel during the conclave to elect a new pope, at the Vatican, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
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White smoke pours out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling the election of a new pope

VATICAN CITY (AP) — White smoke poured from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel […]