As Pope Leo XIV begins his papacy, Appleton Catholics and non-Catholics alike share their thoughts on what an American pope might mean for the future of the Church and American society ...

After less than 24 hours in seclusion, white smoke signaled the end of the conclave and the start of Cardinal Robert ...

Data from the Pew Research Center shows 20% of Americans identify as Catholic. One priest says that number could rise.

John Prevost – the brother of Robert Prevost, who was elected pope on Thursday – said in an interview with WGN that Robert is a fan of the Chicago White Sox.

As Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as pontiff at the Sistine Chapel on Friday (May 9), he spoke a few words in English ...

One cardinal who cast his ballot said the pope’s choice of the papal name Leo might signal a particular interest in workers’ ...

Speakers blasted songs including “Born in the U.S.A.” and “American Pie” as six cardinal electors from the United States ...

Whether it is his love for baseball, Chicago roots or Villanova University, experts say to be able to humanize such a ...

Here are the top stories from the U.S. government this past week. The United States and the United Kingdom have reached a new ...

For 30 years, the Oklahoma City-based nonprofit Limbs for Life has been changing lives one step at a time. The nonprofit provides prosthetic limbs to amputees who might not have access otherwise. KOCO ...

WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - Cardinal Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, has made history as the first American ever selected as pope. Now officially known as Pope Leo XIV, his appointment has sparked ...

Prayers were offered for the Chicago-born pontiff during the service, and New Orleans Archbishop Gregory Aymond used the ...