In late May 2025, numerous Snopes readers asked about the accuracy of reports that Pope Leo XIV would participate in a June ...

Pope Leo XIV was born Robert Prevost and spent several years living in Dolton, IL, in a humble home that is now up for ...

As for Catholicism in the Central Valley, I know we have a bishop and many clergy that see the importance of meeting people ...

Rate Field will host a unique Mass to honor U.S.-born Pope Leo XIV, a White Sox fan, with tickets on sale for $5.

The Catholic leaders of Leo’s hometown hold out hope that the new pope can help turn around ailing finances and a shortage of ...

Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost has spent much of his time serving in Peru. He was elected the first American pope from the U.S., and took the name Leo XIV.

Those attending the June 14 celebration honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field in Chicago will hear directly from the new ...

Chicagoans celebrated the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S. and a Chicago native, with joy and hope for a renewed focus on social justice and unity within the Catholic ...

The Archdiocese of Chicago will celebrate the historic election of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV on June 14 at Rate Field, home ...

A Chicago-born cardinal walks into a conclave. The rest of the joke tells itself. In the breathless day since Pope Leo XIV’s ...

The former Cardinal Robert Prevost vowed to work for unity. “I think he will inspire,” said Susan Hanssen, a professor who was born in Chicago and just arrived in Rome to teach.

Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox argue over Pope Leo XIV's baseball loyalties after the new pontiff's brother denies previous reports.