Over the past few weeks, Pope Leo XIV’s commitment to Gospel truth has powerfully evangelized parts of society that are generally unaware of papal activities. Non-Catholics (even agnostics) have been saying, “He’s my pope,” and “I never really paid attention to the Pope before but he is really good.” While their statements reflect a well-deserved respect for Pope Leo, what these admirers are really attracted to – whether or not they recognize it to be true – is the message of Christ that the Holy Father is living out. His unwavering stand for peace makes me wonder how God has used Pope Leo’s personal history to shape his present faithfulness. Who is this man who has been elected to lead the Church? Where did he come from?
This past weekend, I was given the opportunity to explore Chicago, the city of Pope Leo’s birth. It offered me a brief glimpse of the child Robert Prevost, who grew up to become the first American Pope.
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