Vatican City: To commemorate the six-month milestone of Pope Leo XIV’s election, Vatican Radio, Vatican News will release Leo from Chicago, a documentary exploring the Pope’s American origins, on November 10. The film will be available in English, Italian, and Spanish on Vatican News platforms at 6:00 p.m. Rome time.

The documentary traces the life and journey of Robert Francis Prevost, from his childhood in Dolton, Illinois, to his studies, family background, and eventual Augustinian vocation. Viewers are offered an intimate glimpse into his early years through the recollections of his brothers, Louis and John, as well as interviews with teachers, classmates, longtime friends, and members of his religious community. The narrative highlights how his formative experiences in the United S

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