Many sites associated with past popes’ lives have become museums or holy destinations for the faithful. But Pope Leo XIV’s ...

He is a man formed by his experience in the church of Chicago, especially the south side,’ writes Mark Francis, CSV.

The new head of the Catholic church is a tennis fan. Within the walls of Vatican City, he will find his own court to play on.

Chicago native Robert Prevost is now Pope Leo XIV. Prevost had been a long shot to people keeping track of the conclave, but ...

The pope's maternal grandparents are described as Black or a person of mixed white and Black ancestry in historical documents ...

Contrary to early reports, the new pontiff isn't a Cubs fan — and the Sox faithful couldn't be prouder. "It's a dream," Helen ...

CHICLAYO, Peru — The people of northern Peru call him el obispo. Sometimes he is also Padre Prevost . Maybe when the shock ...

Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches, cheered from classrooms and celebrated from their homes as the historic decision ...

Prevost, who chose the papal name Pope Leo XIV, grew up in south suburban Dolton, and attended Catholic Theological Union.

When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his ...

Many LGBTQ Catholics viewed Pope Francis as a pioneer for acceptance. Now, with Pope Leo XIV, they hope he will continue this ...

The Great Pope Fight of 2025 continued between the White Sox and Cubs over Pope Leo XIV’s favorite Chicago baseball team.