No one ever expected a U.S.-born pope. In this first-ever I “Inside the Vatican” Deep Dive series, those who know him best ...

The Archdiocese of Chicago celebrated the historic election of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV on June 14 at Rate Field, home of the White Sox. The program included music, film, in-person testimonials ...

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.

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 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.

The newly elected Pope Leo XIV is taking the city of Chicago by storm. From the South Side to City Hall, there's high expectations for a local boy who the city hopes will become their hero.

Pope Leo XIV, the successor to Pope Francis, was born about three miles south of Chicago’s iconic downtown Loop area and first learned his faith at a parish abutting suburbs south of the city.

Pope Leo XIV taught at St. Rita Academy on Chicago's Southwest Side, who tweeted, "St. Rita Family — Habemus Papam! One of our own, Honorary Alumnus Rev. Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A., is Pope ...

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 ...

Pope Leo XIV delivers message of peace, unity at Rate Field in first address to his hometown The Chicago-born pope addressed a crowd of 30,000 in a live-streamed message from the Vatican: “Build ...

At a morning Mass and prayer service for Pope Leo XIV at Holy Name — the headquarters of Chicago’s archdiocese — dozens of faithful lined the pews to sing, clasp hands and pray for Prevost ...