Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Prevost in the southside of Chicago. He also attended high school at a catholic seminary in West Michigan. Here's what we know so far about Pope Leo's roots and his surprising election as the first American Pope. GUEST: Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Prevost in the southside of Chicago. He also attended high school at a catholic seminary in West Michigan. Here's what we know so far about Pope Leo's roots and his surprising election as the first American Pope. GUEST: Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Prevost in the southside of Chicago. He also attended high school at a catholic seminary in West Michigan. Here's what we know so far about Pope Leo's roots and his surprising election as the first American Pope. GUEST: Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press &nbsp;See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

A Midwestern pontiff putting the "ope!" in Pope

Ever wondered why we call ourselves &ldquo;Michiganders&rdquo;? Or why we say &ldquo;pop&rdquo; instead of &ldquo;soda&rdquo;? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund

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Ever wondered why we call ourselves “Michiganders”? Or why we say “pop” instead of “soda”? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That’s why we’re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special. To share a story or submit your questions, head to michiganpublic.org/onhand If you like what you hear on the pod, consider supporting our work: michiganpublic.org/podfund

Ever wondered why we call ourselves “Michiganders”? Or why we say “pop” instead of “soda”? Or, seriously, how many people need to be rescued from Sleeping Bear Dunes every year? That’s why we’re bringing you a new podcast - On Hand - to answer all your questions about what makes our state so special.
To share a story or submit your questions, head to <a href="https://www.michiganpublic.org/podcast/on-hand" rel="noopener noreferrer">michiganpublic.org/onhand</a>
If you like what you hear on the pod, consider <a href="https://michiganpublic.org/podfund" rel="noopener noreferrer">supporting our work</a>: michiganpublic.org/podfund

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