He is a man formed by his experience in the church of Chicago, especially the south side,’ writes Mark Francis, CSV.

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

The Great Pope Fight of 2025 continued between the White Sox and Cubs over Pope Leo XIV’s favorite Chicago baseball team.

Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, Pope Leo XIV — has been elected, a mere 249 years after the founding of the nation.

In his first remarks from the balcony, Leo XIV stressed the role of Catholics and the church as peacemakers and ...

The owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home was trying to sell the house. Then he discovered its history.

Obvious Shirts prayers for a papal profit have been answered with orders for their "Da Pope" Bears-themed shirt.

Robert Prevost, born in Chicago, became the first pope from the United States. Now, Chicago businesses are getting in on the ...

When 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost appeared on the main balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for the first time as ...

Prevost, who chose the papal name Pope Leo XIV, grew up in south suburban Dolton, and attended Catholic Theological Union.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost's election as Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope, has ignited excitement among Chicago ...

Before ascending to lead the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV — formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost — grew up in Chicago, ...