Pope Leo XIV

Vice President JD Vance met with the first American pope at the Vatican on Monday morning.

Pope Leo XIV was selected as the 267th pontiff after the death of Pope Francis April 21.

Pope Leo XIV, history’s first American pope, vowed Sunday to work for unity so that the Catholic Church becomes a symbol of peace in the world.

The graphic installation at Rate Field marks the location where the future pope cheered for Chicago in Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.

Jetlagged but excited, Pope Leo XIV’s brother John Prevost is catching up on daily life after a whirlwind few days in the Vatican.

While Pope Leo XIV presides over a flock of 1.4 billion people from within Vatican City, there’s one worldly responsibility he may not escape: Uncle Sam.

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.

Aurelio’s, a pizzeria in Homewood, Illinois, has seen a boost in customers after learning that the now pope had once eaten at the location. Dinorah Perez reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. May 10, 2025.

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

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 “Watermelon Sugar” singer was spotted in Vatican City to watch Pope Leo XIV step onto the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square.

Catholic groups around LA County rejoiced as they witnessed the announcement of the newly elected pontiff. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on May 8, 2025.

Thousands gathered and cheered as St. Peter’s Basilica as Pope Leo XIV was announced Thursday. Enrique Chiabra reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on May 8, 2025.

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

Some of the merchandise points to Chicago sports teams, with items on Obvious Shirts featuring phrases like “Da Pope” and “Sweet Pope Chicago.”

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

The newly elected pontiff delivered a speech in Italian and Spanish. Here’s what he said.

Rumors over whether the new pope, who is from Chicago, is a Cubs or a White Sox fan have been swirling since he was elected Thursday.