A historian, religious scholars, and the students who staged a Renaissance-era conclave reflect on the significance of the ...

Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native, was selected by the papal conclave on May 8 after 2 days, elected by the College of Cardinals to succeed Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88.

Who is Robert Francis Prevost, Chicago's very own Pope Leo XIV? The new leader of 1.4 billion Catholics around the world grew up in a Chicago suburb and was recognized as "just godly" by his ...

Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native, was selected by the papal conclave on May 8 after 2 days, elected by the College of Cardinals to succeed Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88.

Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, 69, will lead the Catholic Church as Pope Leo XIV, becoming the first pope from the United States, whom Vatican experts say mirrors his predecessor’s ...

Pope Leo XIV’s hometown of Chicago will celebrate the election of one of its own as leader of the Catholic Church.

Robert Prevost's Catholic roots were planted in Chicago's south side suburbs, where he grew up playing "pretend priest" and embodies the spirit of a "second Pope Francis," his brother said.

Chicago will honor its hometown pope, Leo XIV, with a public celebration on Saturday at Rate Field, home of the White Sox.

Gates to the stadium are set to open at 12:30 p.m. CT., according to The Archdiocese of Chicago's website. The program kicks off at 2:30 p.m. followed by Mass at 4 p.m. (also both CT). Pope Leo's ...

The Chicago suburb where Pope Leo XIV grew is trying to acquire his humble childhood home before it is sold off to the highest bidder at auction.