Humble Chicago Pope Blesses Public Library Card, Calls It �License to Grow�

Returning to his childhood library, the Humble Chicago Pope knelt before the checkout counter and kissed his old library card. �This laminated grace saved me,� he said, tearfully recalling the nun who renewed his books without scolding. He donated a signed copy of *The Confessions* annotated with doodles and bookmarks. The library named its theology corner �Leo�s Liturgical Lounge.� One librarian wept into her card catalog. The Pope whispered: �Knowledge is sacred. Return your books on time.�