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Pope Leo XIV acknowledges a Chicago flag in the crowd as he arrives for his installation Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Vatican. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Members of the clergy pray as Pope Leo XIV is installed during Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Vatican. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Crowds pack St. Peter’s Square as Pope Leo XIV is installed during a Mass on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Vatican. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Pope Leo XIV waves to the crowds as he arrives for his installation Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at the Vatican. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

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Here are @briancassella.bsky.social's photos of Pope Leo XIV's inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square.

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A 2004 yearbook page includes a senior portrait of Ben Johnson at his alma mater, A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, North Carolina. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Gail and Don Johnson sit outside their home in the Blue Ridge Mountains on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, near Asheville, North Carolina, where they raised their three children, including Bears coach Ben Johnson. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The sun sets through the trees on the football field Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, at A.C. Reynolds High School in Asheville, North Carolina, where Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson played quarterback. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Ben Johnson’s parents keep pictures and memorabilia from his football career Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at their home outside Asheville, North Carolina. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

The resilience of Ben Johnson's hometown of Asheville, N.C., is reflected in his rise through the NFL ranks to become head coach of the Chicago Bears at 38.

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New Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson speaks after being introduced Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Halas Hall. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

New Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson greets quarterback Caleb Williams before being introduced Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Halas Hall. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

New Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson takes pictures with team president Kevin Warren, general manager Ryan Poles and chairman George McCaskey after being introduced Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Halas Hall. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Chairman George McCaskey wears Bears socks as new coach Ben Johnson speaks after being introduced Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, at Halas Hall. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)

Photos from Halas Hall as the Bears introduced new head coach Ben Johnson.

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Photos: The best images of 2024 by Chicago Tribune photographers Each December, the Chicago Tribune publishes its Photos of the Year, a collection of images that chronicle the most significant events and provide evocative glimpses into the lives of Chicago-area …

Photos: The best images of 2024 by Chicago Tribune photographers

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Senior Reporter Summary: The Chicago Tribune is looking for a reporter to join its sports team at the largest news organization in the Midwest. This reporter will be responsible for producing clear and contextualized...

The Chicago Tribune sports department is hiring! We have a college sports reporter opening — full-time role to focus on/off the field with emphasis on teams in Illinois & Big Ten + national stories with Midwestern lens.

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Jeremy Allen White lookalike competition in Chicago (Tribune photo)

Jeremy Allen White lookalike competition in Chicago (Tribune photo)

Jeremy Allen White lookalike competition in Chicago (Tribune photo)

Jeremy Allen White lookalike competition in Chicago (Tribune photo)

Meet the winner of the Jeremy Allen White lookalike competition in Chicago.

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As he turns 90, a look back at Ron Grossman’s life and Tribune career Reporter Ron Grossman isn’t finished telling great Chicago stories. In honor of his 90th birthday, here’s a look back at the archive of his life and words written for the Tribune — by t…

As he turns 90, a look back at Ron Grossman’s life and Tribune career

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It’s a real honor to be one of Ron’s colleagues at the Tribune, where his beat is the city’s history. Journalism is a precarious profession these days; that Ron’ still doing it at 90 is inspiring

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