“Leo from Chicago,” a documentary coming soon on Vatican media’s channels, will offer viewers an intimate portrait of Pope Leo XIV’s early life throughout the United States, beginning with the testimonies of his brothers Louis and John, along with numerous voices, images, and stories told by those closest to the …

In Hiroshima, on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, Cardinal Blase Cupich presides over Mass for peace on the Feast of the Transfiguration. In his homily, he echoes Pope Francis’ call to remember, journey together, and protect one another, urging the global community to reject division and choose the …

By Amira Abuzeid CNA Staff, Jul 2, 2025 / 17:17 pm In a unanimous vote at a special board meeting held on July 1, the village council of Dolton, Illinois, voted to purchase the childhood home of the first U.S.-born pope, Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV. Newly-elected Dolton Mayor …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 21, 2025 / 07:00 am From popping a wheelie in front of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home to sitting in “the pope’s chair” at a favorite local pizzeria, filmmaker Rob Kaczmark appeared to be enjoying every stop along a tour of Pope Leo’s childhood …

By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Jun 19, 2025 / 12:53 pm The Chicago City Council on Wednesday voted to extend protection status to a historic Catholic parish in the city, handing a win to advocates who for years have urged the local government to protect the more-than-century-old structure. City leaders voted at …

By Pope Leo XIV Vatican City, Jun 14, 2025 / 19:35 pm The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s address to Catholics during the “Chicago Celebrates Pope Leo XIV” event at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team, on Saturday, June 14. My dear friends, It’s …

The Archdiocese of Chicago, hometown of Pope Leo XIV, is hosting an event in the city’s Rate Field, residence of its beloved White Sox baseball team, to celebrate the election to the papacy of a native son. By Vatican News The US city of Chicago, Pope Leo XIV’s hometown, is …

By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 19, 2025 / 15:04 pm The Archdiocese of Chicago will host a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June 14 to honor Pope Leo XIV, according to a statement released by the archdiocese. The public is invited to attend the …

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, May 9, 2025 / 06:00 am On May 8, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV by the College of Cardinals as the 266th successor of St. Peter, making him the 267th pope and the first from the United States. Here are 14 …

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is welcoming Most Reverend Robert Gerald Casey, currently Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago, as its 11th bishop and 10th Metropolitan Archbishop. Pope Francis announced the appointment on February 12, 2025, after accepting the resignation of Archbishop Dennis M. Schnurr, who has held the position since 2009. A …