In today’s deep dive, before Robert Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV, he wrote a note commenting on an Illinois law passed nearly 15 years ago.

217 Today: Before Robert F. Prevost was the pope, he thanked Gov. Pat Quinn for ending the death penalty

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217 Today: Before Robert F. Prevost was the pope, he thanked Gov. Pat Quinn for ending the death penalty

217 Today: Before Robert F. Prevost was the pope, he thanked Gov. Pat Quinn for ending the death penalty