As a Chicago native and the first ever American Pope, questions were raised whether Pope Leo XIV is a Cubs or a White Sox fan.

Pope Leo IV has been invited to throw the first pitch at a White Sox game whenever he wants to, according to a White Sox executive.

New Orleanian Catholics may have laid claim to the first American pope based on lineage that can be traced back to the 7th ...

Since news of the new pope, Robert Prevost, who assumed the name Leo XIV, hit the wires, he has been universally celebrated as being an American from Chicago.

Those attending the June 14 celebration honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field in Chicago will hear directly from the new ...

Rate Field, home of the Sox, is hosting an event in honor of the new pope, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Tuesday.

The "once-in-a-lifetime celebration" will include music, film, in-person testimonials and prayer, the Archdiocese of Chicago said. A Catholic Mass will be celebrated after the program.

Even before he was appointed to a position at the Vatican in 2023, Pope Leo XIV spent most of his time away from his home ...

An Illinois state lawmaker proposed making license plates honoring Dolton-native Pope Leo XIV available to state residents, ...

Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) is seeking to have a statue of the Chicago-born pontiff built at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield.

Now that the world's most famous Catholic is an American from Chicago, some hope Pope Leo XIV will help bring new energy to a ...

Since news of the new pope, Robert Prevost, who assumed the name Leo XIV, hit the wires, he has been universally celebrated ...