Pope Leo XIV receives World Series baseball from former White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski
Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski.
Pope Leo XIV has received a special gift from former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski.
Illinois treasurer’s gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff’s own money
Vatican City’s been a popular spot for Illinois dignitaries since Chicago native Robert Prevost ascended to the papacy last year.
Vatican City’s been a popular spot for Illinois dignitaries since Chicago native Robert Prevost ascended to the papacy last year.
Trump takes aim at Pope Leo XIV meeting with 'useless' Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson at Vatican
President Donald Trump called out Pope Leo XIV for meeting with the "useless" Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over the weekend.
President Donald Trump called out Pope Leo XIV for meeting with the "useless" Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over the weekend.
Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican, saying their shared roots and priorities could help amplify efforts to protect vulnerable communities.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican, saying their shared roots and priorities could help amplify efforts to protect vulnerable communities.
Johnson invites Pope Leo to Chicago, gifts him local gear and more | See the full list
From White Sox apparel to local honey, Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a distinctly Chicago collection of gifts to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday.
From White Sox apparel to local honey, Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a distinctly Chicago collection of gifts to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to present Pope Leo with Chicago-themed goodie bag | ChicagoNOW x Block Club
Mayor Brandon Johnson traveled to Rome for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
Mayor Brandon Johnson traveled to Rome for a meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican.
Mayor Brandon Johnson to meet Pope Leo XIV in historic Vatican visit
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson travels to the Vatican for a first-of-its-kind meeting with Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson travels to the Vatican for a first-of-its-kind meeting with Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV.
Chicago mayor to meet Pope Leo XIV during Vatican visit
Another Illinois leader is heading to the Vatican. Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to meet Chicago-native Pope Leo XIV later this month.
Another Illinois leader is heading to the Vatican. Mayor Brandon Johnson plans to meet Chicago-native Pope Leo XIV later this month.
How a Chicago bank teller once hung up on Pope Leo, who reportedly called from the Vatican to fix a number
A Chicago bank teller once hung up on Pope Leo, the first American pope, after he called from the Vatican to update his phone number on his account, one of his good friends recounted to a parish in late April.
A Chicago bank teller once hung up on Pope Leo, the first American pope, after he called from the Vatican to update his phone number on his account, one of his good friends recounted to a parish in late April.
A look inside Pope Leo's childhood home one year later
Fox Chicago got an inside look at the Dolton childhood home of Pope Leo XIV.
Fox Chicago got an inside look at the Dolton childhood home of Pope Leo XIV.
Reflecting on Pope Leo XIV's first year leading the Catholic Church
Loyola University expert Michael Murphy discusses Pope Leo XIV’s first year as pontiff, his growing influence on global diplomacy and what may define the next chapter of his papacy.
Loyola University expert Michael Murphy discusses Pope Leo XIV’s first year as pontiff, his growing influence on global diplomacy and what may define the next chapter of his papacy.
Marco Rubio arrives in Vatican City for sit-down with Pope Leo
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a visit Thursday to the Vatican, meeting with Pope Leo XIV, after a strained relationship between the Vatican and the Trump administration has developed over the Iran war.
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a visit Thursday to the Vatican, meeting with Pope Leo XIV, after a strained relationship between the Vatican and the Trump administration has developed over the Iran war.
Chicago faith leaders defend Pope Leo amid clash with Trump
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo XIV and the Trump administration.
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo XIV and the Trump administration.
Pope Leo on Trump: 'Not in my interest' to debate him
Pope Leo addressed the back-and-forth comments involving President Trump this weekend, saying it was “not in my interest” to debate Trump, and that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.
Pope Leo addressed the back-and-forth comments involving President Trump this weekend, saying it was “not in my interest” to debate Trump, and that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.
Bomb threat reported at home of Pope Leo's brother in Chicago suburb
Police in suburban Chicago are investigating an unfounded bomb threat directed at the home of Pope Leo's brother. It comes following a recent public exchange between the pope and President Trump.
Police in suburban Chicago are investigating an unfounded bomb threat directed at the home of Pope Leo's brother. It comes following a recent public exchange between the pope and President Trump.
Bomb threat reported at home of Pope Leo's brother in Chicago suburb, police investigating
Police in suburban Chicago are investigating an unfounded bomb threat directed at the home of Pope Leo's brother. It comes following a recent public exchange between the pope and President Trump.
Police in suburban Chicago are investigating an unfounded bomb threat directed at the home of Pope Leo's brother. It comes following a recent public exchange between the pope and President Trump.
Trump, Pope Leo XIV clash draws reaction from religious leaders | ChicagoNOW
Tensions escalate between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV after the president criticized the Chicago-born pope’s stance on global conflict and shared a controversial AI image of himself as a religious figure.
Tensions escalate between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV after the president criticized the Chicago-born pope’s stance on global conflict and shared a controversial AI image of himself as a religious figure.
Trump vs. Pope Leo, teen trends and millionaire tax | The Chicago Report
President Trump is sparring with Pope Leo over the Iran War, one Chicago alderman spoke with Meta about teen trends and more, coming up on "The Chicago Report."
President Trump is sparring with Pope Leo over the Iran War, one Chicago alderman spoke with Meta about teen trends and more, coming up on "The Chicago Report."
Darren Bailey says Trump’s mocking of Pope Leo, post of himself as Jesus is ‘wrong’
Bailey, a longtime Trump-supporter, has distanced himself more from the rhetoric of Trump and the GOP during his second run for governor.
Bailey, a longtime Trump-supporter, has distanced himself more from the rhetoric of Trump and the GOP during his second run for governor.
Trump and Pope Leo clash as Chicago's Cardinal Cupich weighs in on Iran
Paris Schutz breaks down the back-and-forth between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV—and why Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich is taking a stand against the war in Iran.
Paris Schutz breaks down the back-and-forth between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV—and why Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich is taking a stand against the war in Iran.



















