The Chicago-born pontiff is the first American to lead the Catholic Church, and while his positions on some of the church’s hot-button issues remain unclear, he has signaled continuity with his ...

On the second day of the conclave at the Vatican, the cardinal electors chose Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost as the new pope, Leo XIV.

Although Pope Francis already set Aug. 3 as the date to declare the sainthood of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Pope Leo XIV ...

Pope Leo XIV is pictured in a combination photo with Bill Bickel, associate director of Catholic Charities in the Archdiocese ...

A remarkable week for the Catholic Church. Cardinals meeting at the Vatican elected a new pope. And he's from the U.S., specifically Chicago - Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost.

The salary of the cardinals is among the highest in the Catholic Church, which is why Pope Francis reduced their salary by 10 percent during his papacy. Cardinals are one of the highest ranks in ...

Despite being the “princes” of the church, the cardinals are not exempt from excommunication if they violate the rules of the conclave.

Cardinals from 70 countries have gathered at the Vatican to elect a new Pope in the most diverse conclave in history.

Archbishop of Toronto Cardinal Francis Leo called on the faithful to honor the most Sacred Heart of Jesus throughout the month of June rather than “using symbols that are contrary to God’s divine ...

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

The Catholic Church lobbied hard against a bill that would allow the terminally ill to end their lives in Illinois.

This year’s event focused on the message of Pope Francis for this occasion with the theme, “Share with gentleness the hope ...