Pope Leo XIV bringing hope to the city of Chicago sports fans

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV waves to faithful and pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square shortly after his election, Thursday, May 8, 2025. (Vatican Media via AP) The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the …

Harry Styles baffles fans after being pictured in Vatican City at Pope announcement

Harry Styles has confused fans after he was spotted at Pope Leo XIV's first public announcement in his new role. The One Direction singer, 31, was spotted by fans in the crowds in Rome as he tried to keep a low profile in a grey cap which had ' …

How the Vatican's pope gets paid

Ammon News - The leader of the Roman Catholic Church does not get paid what many consider a traditional salary. Instead, the Vatican provides for the pontiff's needs, from housing, food, transportation and other expenses in the form of stipends and …

Scene From Vatican City, Life Of Pope Leo XIV, China Trade Talks

People traveled to the Vatican from all over the world to witness the election of a new pope. What more do we know about the life of the Chicago-born pontiff who also holds Peruvian citizenship? Also, negotiators from the US and China will meet this …

Pope Leo XIV's first general audience date determined; Vatican releases complete schedule

Pope Leo XIV has now become the new head of the Vatican after the demise of Pope Francis. It was only a day ago that white smoke was seen billowing from the Pristine Chapel, indicating that a new Pope had been chosen after four rounds of voting. The first …

American Pope Leo presides over his first mass as pontiff in Vatican City

POPE Leo XIV is holding his first holy mass as pontiff this Friday morning at the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican City. 69-year-old Robert Provost from Chicago was not seen as a frontrunner but quickly secured the required two-thirds majority He became the …

American Cardinal Robert Prevost Becomes First US Pope as He Is Elected Pope Leo XIV in Vatican City’s Historic Conclave

What started as an ordinary Thursday turned into a moment that rocked both the religious and political spheres: for the first time in history, an American has been elected Pope. Robert Prevost, a 69-year-old cardinal born in Chicago, emerged onto the …

'Just a surreal moment': UToledo students in Vatican City to witness reveal of new pope

The students were in Rome on an international leadership trip when they witnessed the reveal of Chicago-born missionary Robert Prevost as the 267th pontiff. TOLEDO, Ohio — A group of University of Toledo students found themselves part of a historic moment …

American influencer caught up in Vatican City crowds as new pope is appointed

The Windy City celebrates 'Da Pope'

Over at Holy Name Cathedral, the seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago, some 200 worshippers packed the pews at the 8 a.m. Mass, far more than usual for an early Friday morning. “Thanks for the gift of new Pope Leo XIV,” Bishop Lawrence Sullivan said after …