Pope Leo calls for peace in Christmas Day address
In his first Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV issued an appeal to world. Trey Yingst shows you why the message was about compassion as parts of Europe and the Middle East are at war.
In his first Christmas Day address, Pope Leo XIV issued an appeal to world. Trey Yingst shows you why the message was about compassion as parts of Europe and the Middle East are at war.
The Chicago Report: Top 10 political stories of the year (part 2)
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
In part two of this special edition of "The Chicago Report," we continue the countdown of the top political stories of the year, covering stories five through one. This episode examines last-minute efforts in the Illinois General Assembly to avoid a transit fiscal cliff, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s tense trip to Washington, and the public split between Chicago Public Schools and CEO Pedro Martinez amid ongoing financial challenges. The countdown also includes the election of Pope Leo, who hails from Chicago’s south suburbs, and the presence of ICE and Border Patrol operations in Chicago, one of the most closely watched political developments of the year.
Pope Leo disappointed in Illinois' new 'right to die' law
Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect of life.
Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect of life.
Pope Leo disappointed over Illinois' passage of 'right to die' law
Pope Leo XIV said he was “very disappointed" that Illinois, his home state, approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide.
Pope Leo XIV said he was “very disappointed" that Illinois, his home state, approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide.
Joliet bishop tapped by Pope Leo to lead New York Archdiocese
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet as the next archbishop of New York.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet as the next archbishop of New York.
Pope Leo names Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks as new archbishop of New York
Bishop Ronald Hicks, the current bishop of Joliet, Illinois, replaces the retiring Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a prominent conservative figure in the U.S. Catholic hierarchy.
Bishop Ronald Hicks, the current bishop of Joliet, Illinois, replaces the retiring Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a prominent conservative figure in the U.S. Catholic hierarchy.
Pope Leo XIV names fellow Chicagoan as new archbishop of New York
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday made his most important U.S. appointment to date, naming a fellow Chicagoan as the next archbishop of New York to lead one of the biggest U.S. archdioceses.
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday made his most important U.S. appointment to date, naming a fellow Chicagoan as the next archbishop of New York to lead one of the biggest U.S. archdioceses.
Chicago twins lead youth conversation with Pope Leo during national conference
Twin sisters from St. Benedict Parish in Chicago took center stage in a livestream conversation with Pope Leo XIV during the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Twin sisters from St. Benedict Parish in Chicago took center stage in a livestream conversation with Pope Leo XIV during the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Chicago twins lead youth conversation with Pope Leo during national conference
Twin sisters from St. Benedict Parish in Chicago took center stage in a livestream conversation with Pope Leo XIV during the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Twin sisters from St. Benedict Parish in Chicago took center stage in a livestream conversation with Pope Leo XIV during the National Catholic Youth Conference.
Pritzker meets with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss immigration and Illinois ties
Governor J.B. Pritzker and First Lady M.K. Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to talk about immigration and recent enforcement operations in Chicago.
Governor J.B. Pritzker and First Lady M.K. Pritzker met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to talk about immigration and recent enforcement operations in Chicago.
Gov. Pritzker meets Pope Leo XIV during visit to Vatican
Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.
Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.
Pritzker meets Pope Leo XIV during visit to Vatican
Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.
Gov. JB Pritzker shared photos on Wednesday of meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying he felt honor and reverence for the new pontiff.
Pope Leo calls for 'deep reflection' about treatment of detained migrants in the United States
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday called for reflection on how detained migrants are treated in the U.S. and emphasized the need for their spiritual care.
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday called for reflection on how detained migrants are treated in the U.S. and emphasized the need for their spiritual care.
'Han perdido!': White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV takes slight jab at the Chicago Cubs
As a native Southsider, noted White Sox and current head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XVI didn't let the chance slide to deliver a slight jab at the Chicago Cubs.
As a native Southsider, noted White Sox and current head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo XVI didn't let the chance slide to deliver a slight jab at the Chicago Cubs.
Pope intervenes in US abortion debate by raising what it really means to be pro-life
Pope Leo XIV has intervened for the first time in an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.
Pope Leo XIV has intervened for the first time in an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.
Chicago suburb parish to be renamed after first millennial saint
As two suburban parishes combine, they will rename the new church after the first millennial saint, St. Carlos Acutis.
As two suburban parishes combine, they will rename the new church after the first millennial saint, St. Carlos Acutis.
Dolton native Pope Leo XIV celebrates 70th birthday, given Portillo’s cake
Pope Leo XIV turned 70 years old on Sunday and was given a hometown treat to celebrate.
Pope Leo XIV turned 70 years old on Sunday and was given a hometown treat to celebrate.
Happy 70th birthday to Chicago area native Pope Leo XIV!
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday. Locals were planning multiple events to celebrate and honor the Chicago area native.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday. Locals were planning multiple events to celebrate and honor the Chicago area native.
Chicago hospital where Pope Leo XIV was born to honor pontiff for his 70th birthday
The Chicago hospital where Pope Leo XIV was born will honor the pontiff for his 70th birthday with a bronze plaque.
The Chicago hospital where Pope Leo XIV was born will honor the pontiff for his 70th birthday with a bronze plaque.
Chicagoans to open restaurant at the Pope's summer estate
For hundreds of years, popes have used a piece of land, south of Rome, as a summer retreat.
For hundreds of years, popes have used a piece of land, south of Rome, as a summer retreat.