Pedro Vásquez is one of the religious figures closest to Robert Prevost, and has even seen him cry. The two friends ...

The women who have worked closely with Prevost in recent years have praised his leadership style, ability to listen and ...

One Erie bishop met the new pope almost a decade ago in Rome. Another bishop with local ties is going to Pope Leo XIV's ...

Five Chicago White Sox fans dressed up as the new Pope as they faced the Cubs, who happens to be a fan of the team.

Some Catholics in Chicago still hope the new pope will signal greater acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community — with time.

A Michigan couple with deep roots in Catholic education has a personal connection to newly elected Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV began his clerical career in his hometown, and then was sent to Peru, where he served for nearly 40 years.

The owner’s realtor, Steve Budzik, previously told PEOPLE that they were “reevaluating” their next move after they heard the ...

Online genealogists found that Pope Leo’s paternal grandparents in Chicago were accused of having an “illicit affair” in the 1910s, adding another layer to the pope’s complex family history.

The seller told Crain's the link to the pope instantly impacted the home's value, but "we don't know what the value is now.

Habemus Papam.” “I announce to you a great joy: We have a Pope.” On Thursday, May 8, 2025, with that famous Latin formula, ...

With this choice, the name Leo now ties with Clement as the fourth most used papal name. While names like John, Gregory, and ...