Data from the Pew Research Center shows 20% of Americans identify as Catholic. One priest says that number could rise.

Naumann is hopeful Pope Leo XIV will continue to unite the worldwide Catholic Church. Naumann pointed to Peter and the Apostles who lived in simpler times without planes, trains, automobiles and a ...

One cardinal who cast his ballot said the pope’s choice of the papal name Leo might signal a particular interest in workers’ ...

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

Whether it is his love for baseball, Chicago roots or Villanova University, experts say to be able to humanize such a ...

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WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, has made history as the first American ever selected as pope. Now officially known as Pope Leo XIV, his appointment has sparked ...

As Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as pontiff at the Sistine Chapel on Friday, he spoke a few words in English. It was ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A special noontime Mass at St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter drew a crowd Thursday as local ...

It was initially reported that the new pope was a Cubs fan, but his brother corrected the record in an interview with WGN-TV.

“I think the pope should be focusing on the Bulls because they’ve got the [NBA Draft] lottery,” Counsell said. “First pick in ...

Pope Leo XIV is a White Sox fan — and the organization is embracing the news. Elected on Thursday, Robert Prevost is the ...