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

It’s just remarkable to see someone I know as the pope,” said the Rev. Joe Roccasalva, an Augustinian priest who grew up in ...

The former Cardinal Robert Prevost vowed to work for unity. “I think he will inspire,” said Susan Hanssen, a professor born ...

Thousands cheered in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday when white smoke ... Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Leo spent his childhood in Chicago’s South Side, where his family ...

VATICAN CITY (WLS) -- Pope Leo XIV held his first general audience Wednesday at Saint Peter's Square in Vatican City.

Cardinal Robert Prevost joins the conclave Wednesday to pick Pope Francis' successor. His rise in the faith began at a South ...

The 69-year-old pope offered a message of communion during an inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square before 150,000 people, ...

After Chicago native Pope Leo XIV made history as the first American elected pontiff, the Rev. Homero Sánchez sent him a quick text saying, “Congratulations Holy Pope.” The priest from St. Rita of ...

Since becoming Leo XIV 10 days ago, the Chicago-bred pope has warned ... who assumed the throne of St. Peter at 58 and led the church for 26 years. After John Paul II came Benedict XVI, who ...

Thousands cheered in St. Peter ... balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica, beginning his first address in Italian with “Peace be with you all.” “We can be a missionary church — a church ...