I was thrilled when I learned that my old Villanova University classmate Robert Prevost is the new Pope. Since his election, I’ve been asked by everybody how well I knew Bobby—whether I hung ...

Pope Leo XIV’s oldest brother stood by his decision to share a social media post that referred to California Rep. Nancy Pelosi as a “drunk c–t,” declaring Monday, “I wouldn’t have ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has identified artificial intelligence as central to the Church's future theological and social concerns. Drawing inspiration from Pope Leo XIII's ...

Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, an American-born pontiff, has ascended to the papacy after being elected by cardinals. While Popes don't receive a traditional salary, the Vatican covers ...

It’s a Pope-apalooza in Chicago. On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope — the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church, taking the name Pope Leo ...

VATICAN CITY — Chicagoans might be clamoring to see their homegrown pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, in person — but he’s unlikely to be coming back to the city anytime soon. At least that’s what he ...

Welcome to America magazine’s Conclave Podcast. In this episode, the team discusses the Augustinian (and American) roots of Pope Leo XIV. They discuss: Pope Leo XIV is an alum of Villanova ...

Pope Leo XIV called free speech and the press a "precious gift" as he asked for the release of imprisoned journalists. He made the comments during an audience with some of the 6,000 journalists ...

The newly elected pope is the first from the United States, and one restaurant chain based in his hometown is celebrating with a new sandwich. People reports that Portillo’s, a Chicago-based ...

The Topps NOW card celebrating Pope Leo XIV’s election as the first American pontiff sold 133,535 copies, a record for any non-sports card from the instant-release program. First released ...

Pope Leo XIV was elected as the Catholic Church's 267th leader on Thursday. The temporary chimney atop the Sistine Chapel released a plume of white smoke on Thursday evening local time, signaling ...

As Catholics and media professionals across the world flood the south suburbs to learn the man behind Robert Prevost, the cemeteries where Prevost’s close relatives reside remained peaceful ...