Char Burnette grew up on the south side of Chicago, a classmate in Catholic school of a man the world now knows.

Here’s what forecasters predict for the East Coast Justice Sonia Sotomayor says lawyers should stand up and fight amid ...

Eagle-eyed MLB fans noticed that Pope Leo XIV was shown during a broadcast of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series between the ...

Chicagoans celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, at Holy Name Cathedral, reflecting on his Midwest roots and historic election.

Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Robert Prevost, became the first American pope on Thursday. He's also also a long-suffering Chicago sports fan.

Pope Leo XIV is facing criticism from survivors over his record on clergy sexual abuse while he served in Chicago and Peru.

Catholic cardinals have elected the church’s new pope, Robert Prevost, who has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. He becomes the ...

After less than 24 hours in seclusion, white smoke signaled the end of the conclave and the start of Cardinal Robert ...

John Prevost explained that he and Robert's mother was a Cubs supporter, while his father rooted for the Cardinals. "Our ...

Pope Leo XIV, now the successor of St. Peter, leads the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church in a sacred role that few others ...

From a Southside Chicago parish to a suburban pizza parlor, people are remembering when and where they crossed paths with ...

The owner of Pope Leo XIV's childhood home was trying to sell the house. Then he discovered its history.