Officials in Dolton, Ill., called the purchase a rare opportunity. But some residents questioned whether the village, ...

A village in Chicago’s south suburbs is poised to purchase Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home after its board voted unanimously on ...

Pope Leo XIV’s hometown is poised to acquire his childhood home. Board members in suburban Dolton outside Chicago voted ...

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.

Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, but, make no mistake, the pope is Creole. During the Jim Crow era, Chicago was a popular destination for “passé blanc” Creoles seeking to escape the ...

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 ...