Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost attended the Catholic Theological Union from 1977 until 1982, when he graduated with a master ...

Within minutes of the announcement, Chicagoans had Photoshopped the new pope holding an Italian beef sandwich and made at ...

The Wieners Circle, a Chicago institution that has served up the city's iconic hot dogs for decades is paying tribute to newly elected Pope Leo XIV.

Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, born in Bronzeville and raised in the south suburbs, will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

After white smoke billowed Thursday from the Sistine Chapel, signaling that a pope had been chosen, students in every ...

Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich participated in the conclave that elected Robert Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as pope.

Since Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago, Portillo's restaurant chain has launched a new Italian beef sandwich dubbed The Leo.

Pope Leo is under scrutiny for how he handled abuse cases as head of the Augustinians. Here’s what we’re learning.

When news broke Thursday about Robert Prevost's election as the first American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, the mood throughout Chicago was joyous.

After nearly two decades of pouring his own money into a beloved summer festival, Eric Williams is asking the community for ...