In this video, we meet Laura Chavez from Los Angeles, who traveled to Chicago not just to see her son but to stand before the simple childhood home of Pope Leo XIV. What she found wasn’t extravagance or grandeur, but something far more powerful: a reminder that the Catholic Church is not perfect, but it is true. Laura shares her heartfelt reflections on faith, simplicity, and why Pope Leo XIV offers her such hope for unity in the Church. From humble roots to the Vatican, his story echoes a deeper call: live simply, love your neighbor, and return home to the faith. ✨ “This is the true church, not the perfect church… but we need our Catholics to come back home.”
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Touring Pope Leo XIV’s Southside Chicago Hometown
As the Catholic Church welcomes Pope Leo XIV as the new Holy Father, we at Spirit Juice take pride in sharing the same hometown as the new Pope. In this short film, Spirit Juice’s Rob Kaczmark takes you on an exclusive tour of some of the South Side Chicago locations that were most important in the young life of Robert Prevost—long before he would become Pope Leo XIV. Check out his childhood home, family parish, the high school where he taught, his favorite pizzeria, and more!
And Rob might even pop a wheelie on his bike in front of the Pope’s old house…
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The Road to Sanctuary
Most people know that priests are a vital part of the Catholic Church, but many don’t realize how much they do for their parish. This video tells the story of how Fr. Anthony Bus saved St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish from the brink of closure. A story of how he kept going forward in the name and grace of our Lady, the Virgin Mary, her Son, and ultimately God to restore the parish and turn it into a sanctuary despite all the struggles. It’s also the story of his journey in bringing peace and salvation to the people and bringing people to know God, to love God, and to serve God in the midst of all chaos in this difficult time in the world.
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Elevator Man | 9/11 Hero – Chuck Costello
Chuck Costello, affectionately known as “the Elevator Guy” by those who knew him well, sacrificed his own life during the terrorist attacks of 9/11 to save others. In this documentary short, his family and friends share their perspective on the events of that tragic day and the legacy that Chuck left behind. “Help me to light the way for those in the dark. And when I enter the darkness, let me not panic, but patiently wait to remember the light.” ~Chuck G. Costello, Jr.
