Pope Leo XIV arrived in the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday to start a six-week vacation, giving the ...

Officials in Dolton, Ill., called the purchase a rare opportunity. But some residents questioned whether the village, ...

Since white smoke billowed in May from the Sistine Chapel and Pope Leo XIV was elected Pope Francis' successor, the new ...

A village in Chicago’s south suburbs is poised to purchase Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home after its board voted unanimously on ...

A new four-hour bus tour will visit Pope Leo XIV’s birthplace, childhood church and favorite pizza spot in the Chicago area.

Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, said he expects Pope Leo XIV "feels an obligation," to speak to what he called the issues of the day, amid "real challenges globally." ...

Cardinals, including Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich at left, appear at the Vatican on May 8, 2025, after the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th pope. He chose the name Pope Leo XIV.

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV, Chicago-born Robert Prevost, was installed Sunday as the first American pope. He vowed to work for unity so that the Catholic church becomes a sign of peace in the ...

Leo XIV held this position until Pope Francis' death. Leo XIV was elevated to the rank of cardinal on Sept. 30, 2023, and took possession of the Diaconate of St. Monica on Jan. 28, 2024.

Pope Leo XIV was raised by his dad Louis, an educator, and mom Mildred, a librarian The new pontiff grew up in Chicago alongside two brothers, Louis and John ...

Leo was ordained in 1981 as a member of the Order of Saint Augustine. Here's what you need to know about the Chicago event celebrating Pope Leo XIV.