NEW LENOX, Ill. (AP) — When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John ...

Robert Francis Prevost, who on Thursday became the first American elected Pope, has Creole of color roots in New Orleans, ...

Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago-born Augustinian missionary Robert Prevost, celebrated his first Mass in Sistine Chapel.

The 69-year-old Chicago native, known for being reserved and private, brings a different style to the papacy compared to his ...

Both brothers were thrilled for their youngest sibling. They believe he will be a wonderful pope and are cheering for his ...

Carson Kelly said he’s “not really surprised” by his red-hot start with the Chicago Cubs, explaining how an improved mental ...

Pope Leo XIV is facing backlash from a leading clergy abuse survivors group, which accuses him of repeatedly turning a blind ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass with the cardinals in the Sistine Chapel on Friday, May 9. The pontiff, born Robert ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson used the news to send a more informal message to the new pope: "Everything dope, including the pope, comes from Chicago!" he posted on X. "Congratulations to the first ...

The Catholic Church has a new leader and congratulations are pouring in as Pope Leo XIV prepares to celebrate his first Mass.

Pope Leo XIV marked his first full day Friday as leader of the 1.4-billion-member Roman Catholic Church by celebrating Mass ...