Chicago’s obsession with its newfound claim to Papal fame knows no bounds, and it’s rippling worldwide. NBC News’ Maggie ...

Pope Leo XIV, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost before he was elected the first American pope earlier this ...

Pope Leo XIV confirmed those conjectures when he first spoke to the College of Cardinals in Rome on May 10 -- two days after ...

The pope’s brother told local media that the pontiff ate the six-inch Aurelio’s pepperoni pizza, which was shipped using dry ...

The Vatican Internation Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles of the World designed by the soon-to-be-canonized first millennial saint is coming to Chicago Lawn, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 9 and Aug. 10. ...

A Chicago family surprised the Pope during their trip to Rome with a one-of-a-kind gift, and his reaction is everything.

Commuters on their way to the recently reopened Lawrence Red Line station can now pop into Uptown Lounge for coffee and pastries during the daytime. The late-night bar has added a new daytime menu ...

A Chicago family vacationing in Rome surprised the Vatican’s new pope with a Chicago Bears-themed gift Sunday. The Muñoz family met Pope Leo XIV after mass Sunday at the Cathedral Basilica of St.

Pope Leo XIV received a special care package from back home in Chicago while he was riding through St Peter's Square in Rome ...

A photo of Pope Leo XIV is displayed on the altar as the Rev. Romert Morales officiates Mass at St. Stanislaus School's chapel in Chicago on May 13, 2025. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune) ...

Chicagoans celebrated the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S. and a Chicago native, with joy and hope for a renewed focus on social justice and unity within the ...

“I would say yes. I hope Pope Leo will continue to be one of inclusion. I can’t speak for the pope, but he is from Chicago, so …” Mtijevic said, shrugging and eliciting laughter from the room.