Pope Leo XIV was raised in Chicago by his parents, alongside two brothers, Louis and John. Here's everything to know about Pope Leo XIV's family, including his parents and siblings.

As with any new papacy, a quick look at their first appointments and audiences inside the system offers at least a small ...

Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich participated in the conclave that elected Robert Prevost to lead the Catholic Church as pope.

Pope Leo XIV says he chose the name in honor of Leo XIII, connecting his predecessor’s focus on workers during the industrial ...

For many centuries, new popes tended to choose the name of the pope who had elevated them to cardinal. John was the most popular, chosen by 23 popes, followed by Benedict and Gregory, each with 16.

Cardinal John Dew says Pope Leo is being welcomed "extremely well by everyone and will be accepted by everyone". "When he appeared on the balcony, the roar of the crowd and the people calling out and ...

Over the years when people have asked me for my definition of prayer, I also use words from John’s Gospel, the simple words spoken, I believe, as an invitation: “Remain in my love” (Jn 15:9).

Pope Leo’s May 19 appointment of Cardinal Reina as grand chancellor appears to be a return to the former practice of linking ...