The pope saw Van Gogh’s image of the sower, like Vigeland’s, as a message of hope. That message, to him, fits with the theme of hope of The Jubilee Year proclaimed by Leo’s predecessor, Francis.

Chicago’s celebration of Pope Leo XIV’s election will take place June 14 at Rate Field, home of the White Sox. Leo, a native of the Chicago area, is a longtime fan of the team.

The Holy Father is thought to be the first math major to become pope – and math aficionados say it’s about time.

CNA Staff, Jun 3, 2025 / 11:59 am. In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion during the month of June.

In his first prayer intention video of his papacy, Pope Leo XIV has asked the faithful to pray that the world might grow in compassion during the month of June.

Pope Leo XIV held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. During the phone conversation, which took place on Wednesday, June 4, the Pontiff ...

Pope Leo XIV is this: a Catholic schoolboy of a certain age and era who was taught by the nuns. Credit Chicago nuns for Robert Prevost's rise to pope - Chicago Sun-Times ...

There are only 2 players on Kentucky’s 2025-26 men’s basketball roster who have previously averaged in double figures as a scorer during their college careers.

Mark Pope and the UK men’s basketball staff have put together two of the best transfer portal classes in the country. Here’s what those who turned them down say.

Pope Leo XIV as missionary, Bishop and Cardinal, followed and lived according to St Augustine's ...More teachings. Picture of Cardinal Prevost by Franco Origlia, St Augustine painting by ...

Pope Francis greets Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, the grand imam of Egypt’s al-Azhar, after an interreligious meeting at the Founder’s Memorial in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on Feb. 4, 2019 ...

Colbert is hardly alone in his visceral response to the pope’s distinctly Chicago accent. “He sounds like me, grew up in a similar neighborhood, just a different part of town — it’s crazy ...