The Archdiocese of Chicago celebrated the historic election of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV on June 14 at Rate Field, home of the White Sox. The program included music, film, in-person testimonials ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, center, leaves after concelebrating Mass with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican the day after his election as 267th pontiff of the Roman ...

Cardinals, including Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich at left, appear at the Vatican on May 8, 2025, after the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th pope. He chose the name Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo's brother speaks out John Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, spoke with FOX 32 on Thursday evening, sharing his pride and reflecting on his brother’s historic election. "There are no words.

Leo XIV held this position until Pope Francis' death. Leo XIV was elevated to the rank of cardinal on Sept. 30, 2023, and took possession of the Diaconate of St. Monica on Jan. 28, 2024.

Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary, was elected the first pope from the United States in the history of the Catholic Church.

Pope Leo XIV was raised by his dad Louis, an educator, and mom Mildred, a librarian The new pontiff grew up in Chicago alongside two brothers, Louis and John ...

At a morning Mass and prayer service for Pope Leo XIV at Holy Name — the headquarters of Chicago’s archdiocese — dozens of faithful lined the pews to sing, clasp hands and pray for Prevost ...

Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of hope by video message on Saturday at a celebration and mass at Rate Field, honoring the papacy of the city's native son. In an eight-minute video played during ...

As soon as news came that Leo — who grew up as Robert Prevost on East 141st Place in the Chicago suburb of Dolton — had been elected pope, Bennison’s owner, Jory Downer, called the shop and ...

Pope Leo XIV taught at St. Rita Academy on Chicago's Southwest Side, who tweeted, "St. Rita Family — Habemus Papam! One of our own, Honorary Alumnus Rev. Robert Francis Prevost, O.S.A., is Pope ...

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 ...