Pope Leo XIV vowed Sunday to work for unity in a polarized Catholic Church and world, as history’s first American pope ...

At one level, it's going to be really helpful because the name he chose, Leo XIV, is important. He has been very clear about ...

This means Leo believes a united church faithful to Jesus Christ is essential to the mission of the church in proclaiming the ...

Tens of thousands came to St. Peter’s Square to mark the official start of the pontificate of the first American to lead the ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope from Chicago, could boost interest in the Catholic Church, potentially increasing ...

Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost and the first U.S. pope, will formally assume leadership of the Catholic ...

ABC7's Liz Nagy spent almost two weeks reporting from the Vatican as the Catholic Church elected Pope Leo XIV as its next leader. ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch Nagy and an ...

Born in the U.S., forged in Peru, chosen in Rome, Leo XIV will helm a church facing debt, division and decline ...

Rolwing's calling comes as the Catholic Church in the U.S. faces a serious ... Local Catholic leaders hope the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first ever American pope, will serve as an inspiration.

The pope’s favorite baseball team, the Chicago White Sox, congratulated the pontiff on its jumbotron following his election.

Pope Leo XIV on his popemobile tours St. Peter's Square at the Vatican prior to the inaugural Mass of his pontificate, Sunday, May 18, 2025.(Domenico Stinellis / AP) VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV ...