On the 81st anniversary of the unprecedented D-Day invasion at Normandy, the memory of one Navy veteran lives on after his son was named the first American Pope in history.

Just because he's on vacation doesn't mean Pope Leo XIV takes a break from his Sunday duties. The pontiff led Mass on Sunday, ...

Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, has a patchwork background that speaks to the melting pot that is the United States — and his birthplace, the city of Chicago.

Is Robert Prevost a Cubs or White Sox fan? What to know about Pope Leo XIV's Chicago roots Story by David Suggs • 12h ...

A bus tour centered around Pope Leo XIV’s upbringing will soon traverse the Chicago area, and tickets are already on sale.

Robert Prevost's Catholic roots were planted in Chicago's south side suburbs, where he grew up playing "pretend priest" and embodies the spirit of a "second Pope Francis," his brother said.

More was made of Robert Prevost’s Chicago roots than his Creole ancestors. It’s worth a conversation.

When news broke Thursday about Robert Prevost's election as the first American pontiff, Pope Leo XIV, the mood throughout Chicago was joyous.

The Chicago roots of missionary Robert Prevost weren’t lost on the popular restaurant. Between a cross-town baseball rivalry for papal support, billboards and many memes, frankly, his upbringing ...

Is Robert Prevost a Cubs or White Sox fan? What to know about Pope Leo XIV's Chicago roots David Suggs May 9, 2025 • 3:44 pm PDT ...