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.
'There are no words': Brother of newly-named Pope Leo XIV reacts
The brother of newly-named Pope Leo XIV spoke with FOX 32 Chicago not long after he was elected as the new pope.
The brother of newly-named Pope Leo XIV spoke with FOX 32 Chicago not long after he was elected as the new pope.
Chicago faithful react to election of a new pope
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.
Pope Leo XIV graduated from Catholic Theological Union
The Catholic Theological Union says it's proud that one of its alumni is now leading the Catholic Church.
The Catholic Theological Union says it's proud that one of its alumni is now leading the Catholic Church.
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.
Chicago Pope: Pope Leo XIV elected first American head of the Catholic Church
Chicago is reacting after its own native son Robert Prevost was introduced as Pope Louis XIV at the Vatican on Thursday.
Chicago is reacting after its own native son Robert Prevost was introduced as Pope Louis XIV at the Vatican on Thursday.
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.
Pope Leo XIV delivers first blessing from the Vatican
In his first words, Pope Leo XIV, the American Robert Prevost, said "Peace be with you."
In his first words, Pope Leo XIV, the American Robert Prevost, said "Peace be with you."
Who is Pope Leo XIV? Chicago native Robert Prevost makes history as new pope
In a historic decision announced today, the Catholic Church elected Cardinal Robert Prevost—born in Chicago—as its next pope.
In a historic decision announced today, the Catholic Church elected Cardinal Robert Prevost—born in Chicago—as its next pope.
Watch live: Robert Prevost elected as new pope, will take the name Leo XIV
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history. Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV.
Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected the first American pope in history. Prevost, 69, took the name Leo XIV.
Black smoke signals no new pope chosen in initial ballot
Black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel, signaling no new pope was chosen in the first round of voting.
Black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel, signaling no new pope was chosen in the first round of voting.
‘Sistine seagull’ steals spotlight during papal conclave — again
A lone seagull perched near the Sistine Chapel chimney became the unexpected star of the papal conclave livestream — reviving a viral tradition as the world waits for news of the next pope.
A lone seagull perched near the Sistine Chapel chimney became the unexpected star of the papal conclave livestream — reviving a viral tradition as the world waits for news of the next pope.
Conclave latest: Black smoke rises from chimney - no pope elected on Day 1
The College of Cardinals has begun the process of selecting a new pope. Here's the latest from the conclave.
The College of Cardinals has begun the process of selecting a new pope. Here's the latest from the conclave.
White smoke vs. black smoke: What it means for the pope
Following Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican begins the conclave to elect a new pope, with smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel marking the votes.
Following Pope Francis’ death, the Vatican begins the conclave to elect a new pope, with smoke signals from the Sistine Chapel marking the votes.
Conclave schedule: How the Catholic church picks a new pope
Here's when we could see smoke -- and a new pope -- now that the conclave is getting underway in Vatican City.
Here's when we could see smoke -- and a new pope -- now that the conclave is getting underway in Vatican City.
Previewing the new pope selection
The conclave begins on Wednesday.
The conclave begins on Wednesday.
Choosing a new pope: Here's everything you need to know
We're counting down the days until a new pope is picked. An expert filled us in on how the process works.
We're counting down the days until a new pope is picked. An expert filled us in on how the process works.