New pope?s brother from Florida speaks on historic election
One of Pope Leo XIV's brothers, who lives in Florida, spoke about the historic election on Thursday.
One of Pope Leo XIV's brothers, who lives in Florida, spoke about the historic election on Thursday.
What is ‘habeas corpus’ and why might the Trump administration suspend it?
Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller says the administration is exploring suspending habeas corpus amid immigration crackdowns—but what is this centuries-old legal protection, and can a president really suspend it?
Top Trump adviser Stephen Miller says the administration is exploring suspending habeas corpus amid immigration crackdowns—but what is this centuries-old legal protection, and can a president really suspend it?
New pope's leadership questioned
Before he served in Peru, Pope Leo XIV was both in Chicago and eventually became the international leader of an order of Catholics called the Augustinians. However, his selection as pope is raising new questions about priest sex abuse allegations and transparency under his leadership.
Before he served in Peru, Pope Leo XIV was both in Chicago and eventually became the international leader of an order of Catholics called the Augustinians. However, his selection as pope is raising new questions about priest sex abuse allegations and transparency under his leadership.
New pope pandemonium takes over south suburban Dolton
The pope's election has introduced the world to Dolton, the south suburb, now a tourist destination.
The pope's election has introduced the world to Dolton, the south suburb, now a tourist destination.
Brands look to cash-in on new Chicago pope craze
The new pope is already a meme star.
The new pope is already a meme star.
Cupich weighs in on electing the Chicago pope
Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope and hails from Chicago. Cardinal Blas? Cupich on Friday weighed in on the historic election.
Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope and hails from Chicago. Cardinal Blas? Cupich on Friday weighed in on the historic election.
Week in Review: Pope Leo XIV, Pritzker's DC invite & Trump's latest moves
Everything you ever wanted to know about Chicago's pope ? Pope Leo XIV. Governor Pritzker gets a D.C. invite to defend Illinois' status as a sanctuary state. Then, from tariffs to meme coins to buying Canada, we?ve got your weekly Trump wrap. Plus, a who's who of new local and state political candidates, a Chicago chef doing battle with Gordon Ramsay, and a boutique that's the ultimate time warp.
Everything you ever wanted to know about Chicago's pope ? Pope Leo XIV. Governor Pritzker gets a D.C. invite to defend Illinois' status as a sanctuary state. Then, from tariffs to meme coins to buying Canada, we?ve got your weekly Trump wrap. Plus, a who's who of new local and state political candidates, a Chicago chef doing battle with Gordon Ramsay, and a boutique that's the ultimate time warp.
Brother of Pope Leo XIV opens up: 'He's more of a man of the people'
The family of Pope Leo XIV is thrilled by him now being named to lead the Catholic Church.
The family of Pope Leo XIV is thrilled by him now being named to lead the Catholic Church.
Could Pope Leo XIV inspire American Catholics? | ChicagoNOW
Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born pontiff in Catholic Church history. Could he inspire a renewed connection between Americans and the church? Father Patrick Gilger, director of the McNamara Center for the Study of Religion at Loyola, joins "ChicagoNOW" to weigh in. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born pontiff in Catholic Church history. Could he inspire a renewed connection between Americans and the church? Father Patrick Gilger, director of the McNamara Center for the Study of Religion at Loyola, joins "ChicagoNOW" to weigh in. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
5 best Chicago reactions to Pope Leo XIV | ChicagoNOW
From Popetillo?s to Weiner Circle's sign, Chicagoans have taken to Reddit to share their best reactions to Pope Leo XIV. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
From Popetillo?s to Weiner Circle's sign, Chicagoans have taken to Reddit to share their best reactions to Pope Leo XIV. ChicagoNOW is a fast-paced, conversational show that spotlights what?s trending in and around Chicago.
Chicagoans react to being the new pope's hometown: 'I couldn't believe it'
Spirits were high in Chicago on Friday, one day after Pope Leo XIV was officially installed as the leader of the Catholic Church.
Spirits were high in Chicago on Friday, one day after Pope Leo XIV was officially installed as the leader of the Catholic Church.
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.
Trump suggests cutting tariffs on China to 80%
The president’s remarks come ahead of a meeting between U.S. officials and Chinese representatives this weekend.
The president’s remarks come ahead of a meeting between U.S. officials and Chinese representatives this weekend.
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.


















