About this episode
You’ve heard by now the new pope is from Chicago. But now that we’ve seen all the memes , it’s time to break down who Robert Prevost was before he became Pope Leo XIV, the challenges facing him as the leader of more than 1 billion Catholics, and what his selection says about Chicago. Host Jacoby Cochran talks with Sun-Times investigative reporter Lauren FitzPatrick and Loyola University scholar Michael Canaris. Good News: Open mics! Aawaz: A South Asian Queer Open Mic , Something Real for the People , Workers of the World Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter . Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this May 12 episode: Babbel – Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Prolonlife.com/city – Use this link for 15% off Williamstown Theatre Festival Become a member of City Cast Chicago . Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE