Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost? Chicago Reacts to new Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, is the first pope from the United States Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV. He grew up in Dolton and attended St. Mary of the Assumption. A childhood friend said maybe now that he’s pope, their old church will be reopened. Learn more: https://www.wbez.org/religion/2025/05/08/white-smoke-pours-out-of-the-sistine-chapel-chimney-signaling-that-a-new-pope-has-been-elected WBEZ’s Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons is your forum for the Chicago conversation. We bring context to the latest local news with journalists, experts and newsmakers. And we cover a wide variety of beats from State and City Politics to Arts and Culture to the Environment. Every Tuesday, we talk Health and Wellness. Every Thursday, it’s Food and Music. We’re on the latest news stories throughout the week and on Fridays in our Weekly News Recap. Reset really is your forum. We love to work your voice and ideas into the show. To leave a suggestion, news tip or feedback, leave us a voicemail at 888-915-9945 or email us at reset@wbez.org. If you’re a local listener, join us live on the radio weekdays from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. CT on 91.5 FM WBEZ. You can also listen from anywhere live or on delay online and on the WBEZ app. Not much of a radio listener? We’re working hard to meet folks where they like to read, watch and listen to news, culture and conversation. #elections #wbezchicago #socialmedia #socialmediatrends 00:00 Introduction to the Historic Election 01:02 Meet the New Pope: Robert Prevost 02:56 Reactions from the Community 04:30 Insights from Father Michael Trail 07:24 Live from Rome: Mary FioRito's Perspective 09:47 The Election Process and Historical Context 13:08 Addressing the Church's Challenges 17:17 Listener Reactions and Final Thoughts