Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday.

Regardless of the specific team, his Chicago roots have endeared him to fans of the city's two MLB franchises on social media.

The faithful cheered in the Vatican square, waving flags from many countries in celebration at the arrival of the news

Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago. He is of French, Italian and Spanish descent. He spent years working as a missionary in Peru.

With their team up 2-0 on the Celtics, Knicks fans are fired up. But after learning of the new pope’s Villanova ties, they believe something...

Cardinal Robert Prevost made his first speech as Pope Leo XIV on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica, shortly after being elected pontiff. T...

Daniel Ibañez Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims in St. Peter’s Square shortly after his election on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Bishops took...

Inside Immaculate Conception Catholic Church before Mass in Old Town San Diego. (Chris Stone) San Diegans hailed the selection of Chicag...

Some MAGA supporters are accusing the new pope of having liberal tendencies, particularly in regard to immigration.

Pope Leo XIV‘s choice of name signals a commitment to social justice which is very much in line with the late Pope Francis ‘ global ministry...

Irish premier Micheal Martin and Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill have also congratulated the new pontiff.

Pope Leo XIV appears for the first time after his election on May 8, 2025. An Augustinian and a canon lawyer, he spent over a decade...

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has extended warm congratulations to newly elected Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff in the hi...

The world held its breath on Thursday as it was revealed that Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American missionary who served in Peru, was named...

Leaders from around the globe offer warm congratulations to Cardinal Robert Prevost, the first pope from the US.