Charles Benson
Chief Political Reporter at WTMJ-TV (Milwaukee, WI)
Senior National Political Correspondent at Scripps News
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6 days ago |
tmj4.com | Charles Benson |Tony Aria
Pope Leo XIV, history's first American pope, appeared in public for the first time to cheers from the faithful in St. Peter's Square. The new pontiff, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost from Chicago, marks a historic moment for the Catholic Church as the first American to lead the global faith. "It's, it's too unreal. I haven't had time to process it yet," said Prevost's brother, John.
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scrippsnews.com | Charles Benson
People in Chicago are overjoyed and proud to hear that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV hails from their own city. Outside Holy Name Cathedral, just off Chicago Avenue, staff were replacing banners, taking down black shrouds that marked Pope Francis' death and putting up yellow and white bunting that reflects the colors of the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, is the youngest of 3 boys. His father was an educator and his mother was a librarian.
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kpax.com | Charles Benson
People in Chicago are overjoyed and proud to hear that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV hails from their own city. Outside Holy Name Cathedral, just off Chicago Avenue, staff were replacing banners, taking down black shrouds that marked Pope Francis' death and putting up yellow and white bunting that reflects the colors of the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, is the youngest of 3 boys. His father was an educator and his mother was a librarian.
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ktvh.com | Charles Benson
People in Chicago are overjoyed and proud to hear that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV hails from their own city. Outside Holy Name Cathedral, just off Chicago Avenue, staff were replacing banners, taking down black shrouds that marked Pope Francis' death and putting up yellow and white bunting that reflects the colors of the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, is the youngest of 3 boys. His father was an educator and his mother was a librarian.
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abc15.com | Charles Benson
People in Chicago are overjoyed and proud to hear that the newly elected Pope Leo XIV hails from their own city. Outside Holy Name Cathedral, just off Chicago Avenue, staff were replacing banners, taking down black shrouds that marked Pope Francis' death and putting up yellow and white bunting that reflects the colors of the Vatican. Pope Leo XIV, born Robert Prevost, is the youngest of 3 boys. His father was an educator and his mother was a librarian.
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