U.S. Cardinal Joseph Tobin described the moment inside the conclave when he saw 'Bob' realize he was going to be elected pope.

We have an American-Peruvian Pope,” said Betty Lazaro. Locals say they expect Pope Leo to carry on Pope Francis’ call to ...

While the celebrations of the next chapter for the Catholic Church continue in Rome, here in Buffalo we’re hearing from ...

When white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel revealing that a new pope had been chosen, John Prevost turned on his ...

Excitement continues to run high about the new pope inside the halls of Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox. Pope ...

The newest Pope is taking his Chicago roots with him to Vatican City, drawing in the attention from people all over the ...

As the campus winds down for the semester, bells rang and memes were created for 1977 graduate Robert Prevost, who's now Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV's mother, Mildred Martínez, has Spanish roots, per Vatican News. She was born in Chicago in 1912, according to ...

"Shock and awe, we heard them read the name so we knew it was coming and then to see him, it all hit home and became real," ...

Multiple outlets reported this week that the maternal grandparents of Robert Prevost were described as people of color in ...

The new pope opposed letting women serve as deacons but endorsed some of his predecessor’s moves to expand their involvement.

Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross to bear and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass and ...