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.
Trump to name Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as DC's top federal prosecutor
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is naming Fox News host Jeanine Pirro, a former county prosecutor and elected judge, to be the top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital after abandoning his first pick for the job.
Trump considers tax hike on Americans making $2.5 million or more per year
The president and Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. discussed taxes on a call Wednesday, sources tell Fox News Digital.
The president and Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. discussed taxes on a call Wednesday, sources tell Fox News Digital.
President Trump says tariffs on China 'can't go any higher'
President Trump says he is willing to talk to China's president. This would be the first time the two have spoken since Trump escalated the trade war with China.
President Trump says he is willing to talk to China's president. This would be the first time the two have spoken since Trump escalated the trade war with China.
Trump calls for 30-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war, threatens sanctions
President Trump has called for an “unconditional" 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and said the U.S. will impose sanctions if it’s not respected.
President Trump has called for an “unconditional" 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine and said the U.S. will impose sanctions if it’s not respected.
Air traffic control failures spur Trump administration to pour billions into upgrades
The Air Traffic Control System's breakdowns pushed the Trump administration to spend billions on upgrades to equipment and infrastructure.
The Air Traffic Control System's breakdowns pushed the Trump administration to spend billions on upgrades to equipment and infrastructure.
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.
Paris on Politics: Pritzker trolls Noem with pet comment
On this episode of 'Paris on Politics,' we discuss Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's comments about Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Springfield. Then, the Obama Foundation responds to Trump's comments about its development. Plus, regulating cryptocurrency in Illinois. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
On this episode of 'Paris on Politics,' we discuss Illinois Governor JB Pritzker's comments about Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's visit to Springfield. Then, the Obama Foundation responds to Trump's comments about its development. Plus, regulating cryptocurrency in Illinois. FOX 32's Paris Schutz has the latest on politics in Chicago, the state of Illinois, and across the nation.
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.
Trump announces trade deal with UK, cuts tariffs on some goods
President Donald Trump announced a trade deal between the United States and Britain that will lower tariffs on some goods.
President Donald Trump announced a trade deal between the United States and Britain that will lower tariffs on some goods.