Some Catholics in Chicago still hope the new pope will signal greater acceptance for the LGBTQ+ community — with time.

Italians — and Romans in particular — have had mixed responses to the so-called “American pope.” Most are cautiously ...

Pope Leo XIV will be formally installed as bishop of Rome on Sunday at St. Peter's Square, and many Chicagoans are heading to ...

Chicago Tribune photographer Brian Cassella captures the scene ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s installation in Vatican City.

During his first address to world diplomats, the pontiff said governments must respect the dignity of immigrants.

King Charles will not be attending the inauguration mass of Pope Leo XIV on Sunday (18 May), Buckingham Palace has confirmed.

Pope Leo XIV gave an initial blessing to the idea of the Vatican Tennis Invitational, wryly adding, “Just don’t bring [Jannik ...

Pope Leo was announced as the leader of the Catholic church on 9 May with his official portrait being released earlier today ...

Pope Leo XIV spent two decades ministering in Peru. He became part of Peruvian society and, eventually, a leader within it.

Pope Leo's childhood home in the Chicago suburb of Dolton was taken off the market after his election last week, but it appears it is once again for sale -- only, in a different way.

Pope Leo XIV began his clerical career in his hometown, and then was sent to Peru, where he served for nearly 40 years.

On the balcony at St. Peter’s Square, as millions of Catholics cheered his arrival, Robert Prevost experienced a defining moment—one that marked his transformation into Pope ...