Political figures around the world have congratulated Robert Francis Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, after his election on Thursday, May 8, as Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. Hailing from Chicago and a dual U.

The elevation of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost to pope earlier this month has been a point of pride for Chicagoland parishes, including in the north suburbs of Morton Grove, Park Ridge,

The first American pope could earn just as much as a U.S. president, but he’ll also enjoy a gilded palace complete with free food—and eventually a $3,300 a month retirement.

Pope Leo XIV has broken the seal on the papal apartments, marking one of his first major symbolic moments as pontiff

After Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected as the 267th pope in history, Bishop Greg Kelly of the Diocese of Tyler is opening up on what’s next for Pope Leo XIV and the significance of him becoming the first American to lead the Catholic Church.

The Catholic Church announced that Pope Leo XIV will not just lead the world's Catholics –  he will also be a dedicated poster. On Tuesday, the Dicastery for Communication — the Vatican's communications office — said that Pope Leo XIV will maintain an "active social media presence" on the Church's official papal accounts on X and Instagram.

The contrast between President Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally, or in their world views.