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Cardinal Robert Prevost has been named the bishop of Rome and will take the name Pope Leo the XIV.
The Vatican announced the theme of Pope Leo's message for 2026 will be: "Peace be with you all: Towards an 'unarmed and ...
The Vatican's veil of secrecy is beginning to lift, shedding light on how 133 cardinals from around he world unexpectedly coalesced behind Chicago native Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV. The big ...
Pope Leo XIV turns 70 on Sept. 14 and some of his closest friends in the Chicago-area will mark the day with him in mind, quietly.
Rev. Paul Galetto of St. Paul's Church in South Philadelphia with then-Cardinal Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV. "It's tough to think that a friend of yours is the pope," Galetto added.
Robert Prevost's Catholic roots were planted in Chicago's south side suburbs, where he grew up playing "pretend priest" and embodies the spirit of a "second Pope Francis," his brother said.
Some Swifties believe that Robert Prevost, who has recently been elected as the new Pope and took the name Leo XIV, could be a Taylor Swift fan. The theories arrived after fans claimed that ...
Prior to being elected, Pope Leo XIV had a presence on X, where he sometimes shared messages that appeared to be critical of some of President Donald Trump's policies.
ABC7 Chicago is now streaming 24/7. Click here to watch The advocates said they filed a complaint against then-Cardinal Robert Prevost just six weeks before he was elected pope.
Some Swifties believe that Robert Prevost, who has recently been elected as the new Pope and took the name Leo XIV, could be a Taylor Swift fan. The theories arrived after fans claimed that ...