Catholic Theological Seminary reacts to news of new Pope
By:
Blake Parker
Posted: May 8, 2025 7:23 PM EDT

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CHICAGO -- The newly elected pontiff Pope Leo XIV was simply known as " Bob from Chicago" during his time at the Catholic Theological Union from 1977 until 1982 before going to serve in Peru. The announcement filling the leaders with shock and pride.
ABC57's Blake Parker was live in Chicago from the Catholic Theological Union.
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