Pope Leo XIV is facing criticism from survivors over his record on clergy sexual abuse while he served in Chicago and Peru.

Pope Leo XIV, now the successor of St. Peter, leads the 1.4 billion-strong Catholic Church in a sacred role that few others ...

From a Southside Chicago parish to a suburban pizza parlor, people are remembering when and where they crossed paths with ...

The St. Thomas of Villanova Church is seen on the campus of Villanova University on May 8, 2025, in Villanova, Pennsylvania.

Seniors at St. Rita High School on Chicago's Southwest Side were given a pretty straightforward assignment this week: choose ...

Donald Trump’s new nominee to be the next surgeon general has said she walked away from a promising career in the medical ...

For cardinals who came from such different parts of the world, it was a feat but also an act of unity to elect someone in less than 24 hours, Cardinal Wilton Gregory told the press. "I think we did ...

We’re learning a lot more about the new pope from those who know him well: family, friends and fellow missionaries.

Cardinal Robert Prevost from Phoenix is named Pope Leo XIV, sparking excitement in the local Catholic community and ...

For the first time in history, an American from Chicago has been selected as the new pope of the Catholic Church, and some ...

We have an American-Peruvian Pope,” said Betty Lazaro. Locals say they expect Pope Leo to carry on Pope Francis’ call to ...

Archbishop José H. Gomez celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels Friday honoring the election of Pope Leo XIV — one day after Chicago native Cardinal Robert ...