Contrary to early reports, the new pontiff isn't a Cubs fan — and the Sox faithful couldn't be prouder. "It's a dream," Helen ...

Scrutiny about the way the latest pope might run the Catholic Church started the moment he stepped on to the balcony.

“The former St. Mary of the Assumption building is unique for its connection to the youth of the first American pope, but it ...

Obvious Shirts prayers for a papal profit have been answered with orders for their "Da Pope" Bears-themed shirt.

The memes, image edits and tongue-in-cheek references have piled up deeper than Chicago's pizza and more loaded than its hot ...

John Doughey tells PEOPLE the new pope was nicknamed "Holy," adding, "I do believe that he knew what his path was going to be ...

While it's no secret the Chicago White Sox have been struggling as of late, there's a newfound optimism among fans now that ...

The baseball world has been buzzing this week upon the revelation that Robert Prevost (now officially known as Pope Leo XIV) ...

Pope Leo XIV and his family have a long history on Chicago's South Side. Long before Robert Prevost was elected by his fellow Cardinals, he was a friend to a South Side family. Among the many things ...

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Sistine Chapel.

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

WGN Political Analyst Paul Lisnek joined WGN Evening News to discuss Pope Leo XIV, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s town hall ...