Illinois Public Radio

Statewide: The Pope Leo XIV effect

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Sean Crawford

Published June 5, 2025 at 10:19 AM CDT

On this episode, we hear from Catholic leaders about the election of the first American pope. Leo XIV comes from the Chicago area, which has seen a drop in the number of people affiliated with the church. Will Leo be able to turn that around?

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