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News that the global Catholic church would get its first-ever U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholics across the ideological spectrum in Pope Leo XIV’s homeland, raising the question of whether he might be able to ease some of the deep divisions within its ranks.

Pope Leo XIV has called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid.

Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity.

The Filipino Catholic community was expected to celebrate a tradition of honoring the Virgin Mary in downtown Los Angeles.

John Prevost, one of the older brothers of Pope Leo XIV, said he briefly spoke with the pope to inform him they were headed to Rome.

The pope encouraged cardinals to make themselves “small,” continuing with Pope Francis’ teaching of staying humble. Enrique Chiabra reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Before Robert Prevost became Pope Leo, the man described to be intelligent, humble and down to earth attended the Catholic Theological Union. Dinorah Perez reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025.

The older brothers of Robert Prevost, whom the world now knows as Pope Leo XIV, said their little brother played priest when growing up. Michael Brownlee reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2025.

Pope Leo’s childhood home in a Chicago suburb was recently listed for sale for under $250,000 — until Thursday, that is. It appears the listing for the small home in Dolton, Illinois, a suburb south of Chicago, was taken down just after the new pope was elected. The 750-square-foot home on East 141st Place had been put up for sale...

Students in Panorama City took a break from studies to watch a historic moment. Lauren Coronado reports for Today in LA on Friday May 9, 2025.

“I think people will be very impressed with him,” Villanova president Peter Donohue said of the new pope, who graduated from the university in 1977.

Archbishop José H. Gomez presided at a Mass of Thanksgiving at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels to celebrate the election of Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo XIV said Friday that his election was both a cross and a blessing as he celebrated his first Mass in the Sistine Chapel.

The new American pope received a very American reception in Vatican City.

The new pope’s brother revealed which Chicago baseball team Pope Leo is rooting for. Mario Solis reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

The former Vatican official said the cardinals have dropped hints on what they were seeking in a new pope. Lynette Romero reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago and is naturalized citizen of Peru .

The new American pope is not afraid to engage those in power as he previously condemned the policies of the Trump administration. Conan Nolan reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Bishop Alberto Rojas from the diocese of San Bernardino said Pope Leo, who he met a few times, is a down-to-earth man. 
Christian Cázares reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

Officials and churchgoers at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in downtown LA said the new pope represents a great moment of hope. Camilla Rambaldi reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Thursday, May 8, 2025.