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Pope Leo meets with Chicago's far-left mayor, George Floyd's family lawyer at the Vatican
- Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson met Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican during a May visit with a delegation including George Floyd's family lawyer Antonio Romanucci.
- Johnson gave Pope Leo XIV Chicago gifts, including a Cubs hat, a key to the city, and invitations for future visits.
- The Pope emphasized that countries have the right to control their borders and urged humane treatment of migrants.
- The visit included Chicago leaders such as Stacy Davis Gates and Kristopher Anderson among a broader group of officials and business figures.
- Romanucci served as co-counsel to Ben Crump in the Floyd family's lawsuit against Minneapolis and police officers.
- The discussion touched on immigration issues, with gifts and pins reflecting Chicago's stance on sanctuary policies.
- The Fox News report was supplemented by CBS News and local Chicago outlets for context on the visit.
- The Pope recalled past Chicago visits and invited a future Mass in Grant Park.
- The delegation aimed to strengthen ties between Chicago and Vatican leadership on unity and service.
- The event drew coverage attention from Fox News as well as local media and CBS News.
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