Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Leo XIV, becomes first US-born pope - The faithful cheered in the Vatican square, waving flags ...

Rumors began to circulate in June 1979 that Pope John Paul II might travel to Chicago, which was then home to 2.4 million ...

White smoke billowed from the Sistine Chape l and St. Peter's bells chimed around 6 p.m. local time in Rome on May 8, ...

The first American pope in history was elected today and he chose a very significant papal name. Here's what it means and why popes choose a new name.

Donald Trump hailed the election as a 'great honor' for the United States as Pope Leo, 69, becomes the first American pontiff ...

Prevost emerged as the successor to the late Pope Francis on the second day of voting by a papal conclave of more than 130 ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States has been selected as the next pope, the first American pontiff in history. Follow here for the latest.

Prevost, 69, was born and studied in Chicago, receiving a degree in Theology at the Catholic Theological Union of Chicago.

Following a competitive series at Wrigley Field, the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs are both idle on Thursday, and ...

Robert Francis Prevost, who led the Vatican office that selects and manages bishops globally, has spent much of his life outside the United States.

Enjoy an outdoor carillon music fest at UChicago, tour Bronzeville with a local muralist, shop produce and handmade goods at ...