Chicagoans are celebrating the election of Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV with both joy and reflection. At Holy Name Cathedral, many gathered to pray and support the new pontiff while expressing hopes for his leadership. The community feels a deep sense of hometown pride seeing one of their own leading 1.4 billion Catholics. Bishop Larry Sullivan emphasized that while civic pride is important, the focus should remain on the faith and unity the new pope can inspire, especially in a time of division.
"I just hope he brings people together and focuses on the main thing, which is God loves everybody," said Gail Kellogg, a retired consultant who lives a few blocks away.
"It looked like it was a very humbling experience for him," Sullivan said. "It was clear that when he was standing, there was an overwhelming sense of awe..."
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