Pope Leo really is the first Chicago Pope.

The 266th pope built an unexpected economic legacy through bold critiques of capitalism and banking systems. Francis' vision ...

The pizza delivered to Pope Leo in Vatican City appears to be from Illinois-based Aurelio's Pizza, who were quick to take credit. See the delivery.

Today, almost three months since the election of Pope Leo XIV, the media reality defies those expectations. Apart from ...

"Essential for everyone to reverse the order of things." Pope Leo XIV addresses youth with heartfelt message amid growing global crisis: 'Never stop believing in a better world' first appeared on The ...

The professors have raised concerns about what they say was confusion and ambiguity caused by some of the late pope's actions ...

First pope to succeed a retired pope in 600 years plans mass, prayers. VATICAN CITY, March 14, 2013— -- There was not a "dry eye in the house" at the Sistine Chapel the moment when former ...

Pope Francis meets with former Cuban President Fidel Castro at Castro's resident in Havana, Sept. 20, 2015. The former president of Cuba is shown giving Francis a book about his thoughts on religion.

Here is the full text of the speech Pope Francis was slated to give to Congress, as translated by the Holy See: Mr. Vice-President,Mr. Speaker,Honorable Members of Congress,Dear Friends, ...

March 13, 2013 -- There's been some excited chatter that the new pope, Pope Francis of Argentina (formerly Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio), has made history as the first-ever non-European pope.

The comment came earlier this month when Pope Francis was comforting a young boy whose dog had recently died, telling the boy not to worry because "paradise is open to all of God's creatures." 5.