The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday evening local time, signaling that ...

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Americans are cheering for the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Francis Prevost.

“Peace be with you all. Dear brothers and sisters, this is the first greeting of the Risen Christ, the good shepherd who gave ...

Prevost emerged as the successor to the late Pope Francis on the second day of voting by a papal conclave of more than 130 ...

Robert Francis Prevost was elected the 267th pope of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, becoming the first pope from the ...

Americans are cheering for the new leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, whose name is Robert Francis Prevost.

Rumors began to circulate in June 1979 that Pope John Paul II might travel to Chicago, which was then home to 2.4 million ...

The first American pope in history was elected today and he chose a very significant papal name. Here's what it means and why ...

Prevost, 69, was born and studied in Chicago, receiving a degree in Theology at the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago.

The cardinals are shut off from the world for the secretive voting that will result in new leadership for the world's 1.4 ...

Enjoy an outdoor carillon music fest at UChicago, tour Bronzeville with a local muralist, shop produce and handmade goods at ...