Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United States in the ...

W.Va., has introduced a House resolution to celebrate the election of the first-ever pope born in the United States.

ABC7's Liz went out to find Chicagoans visiting St. Peter's Square and some of Pope Leo's favorite local shops.

Here’s a big “Amen, Lord!” for that rare local tie. One day he’ll be sainted; For now, Leo’s our guy. So God bless and ...

In a history-making moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost of Chicago was elected pope last Thursday ...