The elevation of Chicago-born Cardinal Robert Prevost to pope earlier this month has been a point of pride for Chicagoland parishes, including in the north suburbs of Morton Grove, Park Ridge,

The contrast between President Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn’t be more stark, politically, personally, or in their world views.

Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, said he expects Pope Leo XIV "feels an obligation," to speak to what he called the issues of the day, amid "real challenges globally."

The 73-year-old Florida man appears to be a staunch Trump supporter who uses his Facebook account to go on the attack.

The first American pope — previously known as Cardinal Robert Prevost — was elected on May 8 Pope Leo XIV has plenty to say about his home country. The first-ever American pope was elected to lead the Catholic church on May 8.

Pope Leo XIV appears to confirm favourite sports team after chanting with fan - The first US leader of the global Catholic Church enjoyed interacting with a Roma supporter earlier this week

A story you may have heard claims Pope Leo XIV was caught on camera attending the 2005 World Series. It's true. Robert Prevost was clearly seen on the Fox broadcast during Game 1 of the World Series between his beloved Chicago White Sox and the Houston Astros.

Pope Leo XIV's childhood home in Dolton, Illinois, was listed for sale on May 5 before being taken off the market just days later. Find out more.