The election of Pope Leo XIV, who is the first U.S. pope and has Creole roots, is raising more awareness about the complexity ...

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 ...

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

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When Cardinal Robert Prevost was in the first grade, his neighbor told him he would be the first American pope, his brother ...

Prevost, who was promoted by Francis and has a knack for management and a zeal for missionary work, was a stronger candidate ...

The 2025 papal conclave at the Vatican ended with the election of American-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV. Here ...

Catholic cardinals gathered at the Vatican this week to elect the successor to Pope Francis, who died on April 21.

Peace be with you,' Pope Leo XIV said in greeting the thousands of people who packed St. Peter's Square, a plaza brimming ...

P olitical figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election ...

When white smoke billowed from the chimneys of the Sistine Chapel on Thursday, the habemus papam announcement revealed Robert ...

Chicago native Robert Prevost is now the first pope ever from the United States. He chose Leo XIV as his papal name. People ...