1+ week, 2+ day ago (432+ words) Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker shakes hands with Pope Leo XIV during an audience in the Vatican. We won't share your information with outside organizations. Why am I seeing this? Illinois Governor JB Pritzker paid Pope Leo XIV a visit in the Vatican, bearing some beer from the pontiff's home state and an invitation to come to Chicago. Pritzker announced his audience with the pope on social media early Wednesday and said it was an honor to meet the pontiff, whom he called a "son of Illinois" and an "advocate for the poor and less fortunate." "Pope Leo XIV's message of hope, compassion, unity, and peace resonates with Illinoisans of all faiths and traditions," Pritzker said. The governor, joined by First Lady MK Pritzker, met with the Chicago-born pope for about 40 minutes, and they discussed the Trump administration's recent immigration crackdown…...