The heraldic design of Leo’s papal coat of arms features a fleur-de-lis on a blue background, symbolizing the Virgin Mary, ...

The Vatican has released Pope Leo XIV's signature, which includes the traditional "P.P." notation ("Pastor Pastorum") not ...

The new pope said he would be guided by a key document that his predecessor wrote listing the church’s priorities, including ...

Every pope brings a distinct vision and agenda for leading the church. Making change is difficult in the Catholic Church, but ...

“The former St. Mary of the Assumption building is unique for its connection to the youth of the first American pope, but it ...

Before becoming Pope Leo XIV, Chicago native Robert Francis Prevost ministered to alcoholics and addicts at the former St.

Several school staff and locals took refuge in an underground hall of the school during the shelling by Pakistan. The school ...

Not only is the new pope American, he’s a Chicagoan, and the Windy City has already capitalized on commemorating the historic ...

Francis famously rejected the more secure, enclosed Popemobiles used by his predecessors, calling them 'sardine cans' that ...

Catholic orders in the Philippines rejoiced upon the appointment of Pope Leo XIV, offering him prayers of strength and ...

The brother of Pope Leo XIV has revealed that the newly elected pontiff watched the Oscar-nominated movie "Conclave" before the actual conclave at the Vatican. The pope's older brother made the ...

Chicago-based OBVIOUS SHIRTS has released a collection of shirts paying homage to Pope Leo XIV, the first American and Chicagoan to be elected Pope, and referencing the city’s love for the ...