"Living our vocation to be protectors of God's handiwork is essential to a life of virtue." Pope Leo XIV holds first 'green ...

Just because he's on vacation doesn't mean Pope Leo XIV takes a break from his Sunday duties. The pontiff led Mass on Sunday, ...

The Village of Dolton recently purchased the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV for $375,000, and is working to obtain landmark status for both the home and the abandoned St. Mary's of Assumption church ...

Cardinal Cupich presented Paul Konerko with a jersey signed by Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope and a White Sox fan who ...

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Millions of people around the world were stunned when Pope Leo XIV was elected earlier this year, but one Vatican correspondent wasn't.

The 69-year-old Chicago native is resuming the tradition after Pope Francis never participated in it during his 12 years as pope. Pope Leo XIV delivered a message of hope by video message on ...

During a celebration honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field Saturday afternoon, attendees were treated to a special video message from the pontiff himself.

In his first words directed specifically to Americans, Pope Leo XIV told young people on Saturday how to find hope and meaning in their lives through God and in service to others.

Pope Leo XIV delivered his first Sunday noon blessing from the loggia at St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, three days after the 69-year-old Chicago-born missionary made history as the first ...

The event — set in Leo's hometown and at the home stadium of his favorite major league team — was organized by the Archdiocese of Chicago to honor the new pope.

ROME — Pope Leo XIV doubled down on Friday on his appeal for unity in the polarized Catholic Church , urging priests to act in communion with their superiors and be models of reconciliation in a world ...