Close Advertising The ‘Pope economy’ takes off in Chicago Like About Share0 views0% 0 0After Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the first American pope in May, Chicago businesses started cashing in on the "pope economy" by selling merchandise, and even beer, to honor their hometown Holy Father. Date: July 21, 2025CNN After Francis Robert Related videos 4K 93% Skyscraper damaged by hurricane imploded 7K 94% ‘Strengthening very quickly’: Hurricane Hilary heads toward California 3K 95% Russia says Ukrainian troops crossed border and launched ‘massive attack’ 7K 77% WH correspondent Kaitlan Collins presses Tulsi Gabbard on timing of Obama report 6K 91% Bolton details how often ‘random people’ had access to Trump 8K 90% American nuns at Rome cafe tell CNN what they seek in new pope 8K 85% Hamas announces Yahya Sinwar as head of political bureau 8K 96% Car rammed into crowd at Vancouver festival Show more related videos