Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history, and Chicago is here for it. The big picture: When word ...

Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches, cheered from classrooms and celebrated from their homes as the historic decision ...

By Emily Schmall, Tom Polansek and Christopher WalljasperCHICAGO (Reuters) -The old parish church buildings on Chicago's far ...

ABC7's Liz went out to find Chicagoans visiting St. Peter's Square and some of Pope Leo's favorite local shops.

Pope Leo XIV is fast becoming an icon in Chicago, bringing hope that he will shine light on working class heroes everywhere.

People gather to celebrate the election of the new Pope on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Ill.

Genealogists have discovered that Pope Leo XIV's maternal grandparents were of Haitian descent, making him the first Haitian ...

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams was among the residents of the Windy City who reveled in Robert Prevost's election ...

Chicagoland area businesses are celebrating the new Pope and capitalizing on his connection to the city by selling ...

Everyone is the pope’s cousin,” Father Gibson said. “I hope he gets to meet all of his new cousins.” On Thursday, Cardinal ...

Catholic school students and teachers across the Archdiocese of Atlanta assembled in classrooms and cafeterias to watch the ...

Pope Leo XIV grew up in the Chicago suburbs. Darius Johnson has a look at his Chicago roots. Melania Trump-Endorsed Bill Wins ...