In a 20-year-old clip that went viral Friday, Robert Prevost is clearly seen watching the White Sox defeat the Houston Astros.

A few hours earlier, John Prevost had watched the TV in stunned disbelief as his younger brother emerged on the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica and was named Pope Leo XIV. Journalists quickly showed ...

In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, uttered from the loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Leo said, “Peace be with you, ...

Though Heidi Nicholls Bowser left Chicago’s South Side for Butler more than 30 years ago, the ties to her birthplace have ...

Sacramento Bishop Jaime Soto joined KCRA 3 on Friday to discuss the ascension of Pope Leo XIV, saying he was “startled” by news of the first American pontiff in history. “I didn’t think an American ...

"For many years, he used to come and go," the Rev. Thomas Vathappallil of St. Rita's in Racine County said about Pope Leo Friday.

Speakers blasted songs including “Born in the U.S.A.” and “American Pie” as six cardinal electors from the United States ...

Recently resurfaced footage has revealed that Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, attended Game 1 of the 2005 World ...

"The other countries in the world can suck it. Because the Pope's American!" Bill Maher says on HBO's "Real Time" ...

Chicagoans celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the first American-born pope, at Holy Name Cathedral, reflecting on his Midwest roots and historic election.

After a baseball odyssey that included a season pitching in South Korea, Erick Fedde was back where he started Friday night — ...

From cookies to Italian beef, the Chicago pope is beyond viral status. Experts say brands are capitalizing on the moment ...