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.

was born Robert Francis Prevost on Sept. 14, 1955, at what was then called Mercy Hospital, at the corner of South Prairie Avenue and 34th Street. But while Prevost made his debut in Chicago ...

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

"The Pope is from Chicago. This is one of the biggest moments in the modern history of our city," said Mayor Brandon Johnson in a statement.

"We have to look together how to be a missionary church, building bridges, dialogue, always open to receiving with open arms for everyone," Leo said in his first speech as pope, delivered in Italian ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Robert Francis Prevost, born in Chicago and raised in Dolton, has been selected to lead the Catholic Church as the 267th pope. He will be known as Pope Leo XIV and becomes the ...

Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Prevost and spent several years living in Dolton, IL, in a humble home that is now up for auction.

The Rev. Michael Pfleger, the firebrand pastor of St. Sabina church in Chicago, said he was encouraged by Prevost’s selection, believing he will continue the late Pope Francis’ legacy of ...

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. Robert Francis Prevost, a Chicago native, was selected by the papal conclave on May 8 after 2 days, elected by the ...

Image of a grave marker in Chicago for members of the Martinez family, including the new pope’s grandparents.Credit...via Jari C. Honora Robert Francis Prevost, the Chicago-born cardinal ...