Pope Leo XIV's formal inauguration mass to take place in St Peter's Square on May 18
Briefly

The election of Pope Leo XIV, a native of Chicago, has garnered immense excitement from various leaders and figures in the community. Lawrence Sullivan, Vicar General of the Archdiocese of Chicago, expressed the joy felt across the city and nation. Sister Barbara Reid highlighted the pope's intellectual prowess and compassion for the poor, considering him a uniquely qualified leader. President Trump also praised the event, indicating its significance for the country as a whole. Overall, the election is seen as a moment of pride and collective joy.
"It's a day of great excitement for Chicago, for the United States to have one of our own be elected as the pope."
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