Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich participated in the conclave that elected Robert Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as pope.

“DA POPE!” blared the front of the Chicago Sun-Times on Friday, one of countless spins on the city’s unique accent, ...

A new chapter begins for the Catholic Church, as Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff — delivers his first mass inside ...

Contrary to early reports, the new pontiff isn't a Cubs fan — and the Sox faithful couldn't be prouder. "It's a dream," Helen ...

CHICAGO -- Robert Francis Prevost, the Chicago-born man who became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, has Black family roots in New ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, will be formally installed on May 18, beginning his papacy with a focus on humility ...

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel.

Associate Pastor Father Daniel Sessions said the new pope's background has resonated deeply with his congregation.

Data from the Pew Research Center shows 20% of Americans identify as Catholic. One priest says that number could rise.

After two days of conclave and only four votes, the cardinals selected Cardinal Robert Prevost as the church's next pope.

His relationship with Pope Leo XIV goes way back to their days at Saint Augustine High School in Michigan and Villanova ...

Pope Leo XIV, who left his Chicago home as a teenager for a life of missionary work in Peru, is a man of the world who ...