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‘Thanked him for his courage’: Chicago mayor hails Pope Leo as powerful ally
Chicago mayor Brandon Johnson praised Pope Leo XIV for opposing Trump’s policies and highlighted their shared focus on social justice, migration, and reparations. Johnson emphasized their common roots and priorities in protecting vulnerable communities after meeting the pope at the Vatican.
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