Thousands went to the first American pope’s old haunt on the South Side to hear a message from the man they once knew as Robert Francis Prevost.

The pope urged Catholic faithful to be a "light of hope," to serve others, and to make the world a better place.

Pope Leo, a native of Chicago's south side and a long-time fan of his beloved but beleaguered White Sox, sent a video message ...

The city of Chicago celebrated the first American pope on Saturday. Pope Leo XIV offered a special video message at the home ...

"I think I will remember this moment as 'the sermon on the mound,'" Cardinal Cupich said, a nod to Jesus' famous Sermon on ...

Chicago held a celebration on Saturday at the home of the White Sox to fully embrace the city’s connection to the new leader ...

Chicago’s elation over the hometown boy’s election led to a huge party for the first U.S. pope, who will begin to chart his historic path.