Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and the Knicks for their Villanova ties
“Daaaaaa Pope,” Bears quarterback Caleb Williams posted on X on Thursday night, as the sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation.
“Daaaaaa Pope,” Bears quarterback Caleb Williams posted on X on Thursday night, as the sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation.
Portillo's unveils new sandwich named after Pope Leo XIV
Portillo’s is paying tribute to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope and a Chicago native — with a limited-time sandwich.
Portillo’s is paying tribute to the historic election of Pope Leo XIV — the first American pope and a Chicago native — with a limited-time sandwich.
How will Pope Leo XIV affect the perception of Chicago?
Pope Leo XIV officially held his first Mass as pontiff this morning.
Pope Leo XIV officially held his first Mass as pontiff this morning.
Chicago Pope: Analyzing the potential impact of Pope Leo XIV
It's official, the next pope is an American and he's from Chicago! It was a bit of an unexpected outcome from the Vatican, but an exciting one regardless.
It's official, the next pope is an American and he's from Chicago! It was a bit of an unexpected outcome from the Vatican, but an exciting one regardless.
Energy and emotion at St. Peter's Square was 'palpable,' attendee says
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the new pope and there was no bigger celebration than the one in the Vatican City.
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the new pope and there was no bigger celebration than the one in the Vatican City.
What challenges does Pope Leo XIV face?
Now that Pope Leo XIV has officially been introduced as head of the Catholic Church, he faces a wide slate of responsibilities and challenges.
Now that Pope Leo XIV has officially been introduced as head of the Catholic Church, he faces a wide slate of responsibilities and challenges.
Chicago priest reacts to election of Pope Leo XIV
Father Patrick Gilger talks about the impact Pope Leo XIV will have as head of the Catholic Church both locally and abroad.
Father Patrick Gilger talks about the impact Pope Leo XIV will have as head of the Catholic Church both locally and abroad.
Pope Leo XIV: Holy Name Cathedral hosts special Mass for new pontiff
Catholics gathered in Chicago this morning at a special Mass to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Catholics gathered in Chicago this morning at a special Mass to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo XIV's roots in Roseland: Mother was librarian, he began his teaching career
Pope Leo XIV's mother was a librarian at Mendel Catholic High School in the Roseland neighborhood, where her son also taught at one point. According to the Mendel Alumni Association, Pope Leo also started his teaching career there.
Pope Leo XIV's mother was a librarian at Mendel Catholic High School in the Roseland neighborhood, where her son also taught at one point. According to the Mendel Alumni Association, Pope Leo also started his teaching career there.
Father Patrick Gilger on Pope Leo XIV's impact, what this moment means for Catholic history
Father Patrick Gilger, director of the McNamara Center for the Study of Religion at Loyola, talks more about Pope Leo XIV and what the move signifies for the future? How will this period in Catholic history be written about?
Father Patrick Gilger, director of the McNamara Center for the Study of Religion at Loyola, talks more about Pope Leo XIV and what the move signifies for the future? How will this period in Catholic history be written about?
Americans in Rome celebrate first-ever U.S. pope
With so many American media swarming in Rome, they likely did not imagine this outcome for a new pope.
With so many American media swarming in Rome, they likely did not imagine this outcome for a new pope.
New Pope Leo XIV never forgot his Chicago roots, Loyola professor says
Prevost led the worldwide order known as the Augustinians -- a sect of Catholicism focused on missionary work and service. And despite his history in Peru and Rome, he never left his Chicago roots behind. Michael Canaris, associate professor at Loyola University, joins us.
Prevost led the worldwide order known as the Augustinians -- a sect of Catholicism focused on missionary work and service. And despite his history in Peru and Rome, he never left his Chicago roots behind. Michael Canaris, associate professor at Loyola University, joins us.
St. Rita community cheers as Pope Leo ascends to the Vatican
Excitement was felt at St. Rita of Cascia High School, where Pope Leo once served as a substitute teacher for physics and math.
Excitement was felt at St. Rita of Cascia High School, where Pope Leo once served as a substitute teacher for physics and math.
Pope Leo XIV: Who is Robert Prevost? Everything we know, his backstory
In a historic decision announced Thursday, the Catholic Church elected Cardinal Robert Prevost?born in Chicago?as its next pope.
In a historic decision announced Thursday, the Catholic Church elected Cardinal Robert Prevost?born in Chicago?as its next pope.
Chicagoans welcome 'Da Pope' as native son becomes first American pontiff
Chicagoans are showing hometown pride online after one of their own, Cardinal Robert Prevost, was elected the next pope.
Chicagoans are showing hometown pride online after one of their own, Cardinal Robert Prevost, was elected the next pope.
Cardinal Robert Prevost elected new Pope Leo XIV: Here's what's next
The papal conclave has ended with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope.
The papal conclave has ended with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel, signaling the election of a new pope.
Local reactions pour in after Chicago-native Pope Leo XIV is elected
A new pope was elected on Thursday and reaction is pouring in across the world, including in Illinois.
A new pope was elected on Thursday and reaction is pouring in across the world, including in Illinois.
First American pope: The world reacts
The notion of an American pope has long been frowned upon, but Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, had prominence that few other cardinals have.
The notion of an American pope has long been frowned upon, but Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, had prominence that few other cardinals have.
President Trump reacts to the first American being named pope
President Donald Trump gave his reaction to the first American being elected pope.
President Donald Trump gave his reaction to the first American being elected pope.
Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost? Leo XIV is first American pope
The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV.
The College of Cardinals elected Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago to become the next leader of the worldwide Catholic Church. He'll take the name Pope Leo XIV.