A new book suggests Chicago-born Richard Prevost may have been reluctant at first to take on the weighty responsibility of ...

"Living our vocation to be protectors of God's handiwork is essential to a life of virtue." Pope Leo XIV holds first 'green ...

Pope Leo XIV , history’s first North American pope, said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in Sistine Chapel.

Pope Leo XIV, who was elected today, is from Chicago, Illinois. Rev. Gregory Sakowicz, the rector of Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral, has revealed that Chicago-born Pope Leo is a Cubs fan.

I have, after 80 years, felt something that I never thought I would in this century as a Roman Catholic. I feel optimistic. I ...

Villanova University alumnus Cardinal Robert Prevost, who will be known as Pope Leo XIV, was elected as the next leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics and succeeds Pope Francis.

Pope Leo XIV has been elected as the 267th pope. Since Wednesday, cardinals have been sequestered inside the chapel voting round by round until someone reaches a two-thirds vote to become Pope ...

The 1,050-square-foot home in Dolton, south Chicago, was bought by the Pope’s parents in 1949. They paid a monthly mortgage ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV waves to faithful and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican shortly after his election, Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Newly elected Dolton Mayor Jason House said on July 10 that a steering committee would be formed in order to plan how to ...