Pope Leo XIV has created history as the first-ever American-born leader of the Catholic Church. For the first time since his ...

The 1,050-square-foot home in Dolton, south Chicago, was bought by the Pope’s parents in 1949. They paid a monthly mortgage ...

Officials in Dolton, Ill., called the purchase a rare opportunity. But some residents questioned whether the village, ...

A village in Chicago’s south suburbs is poised to purchase Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home after its board voted unanimously on ...

A new four-hour bus tour will visit Pope Leo XIV’s birthplace, childhood church and favorite pizza spot in the Chicago area.

The village of Dolton, which is where you may find yourself if you’re traveling south through Chicago and run out of Chicago to travel through, which we ...

A bus tour centered around Pope Leo XIV’s upbringing will soon traverse the Chicago area, and tickets are already on sale.

Pope Leo XIV arrived in the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday to start a six-week vacation, giving the ...

Pope Leo was elected as pope on May 8. He is set to be celebrated in his hometown of Chicago this weekend. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ Funniest cap messages Get the USA TODAY app ...

New Pope Leo XIV attended the church and parish school while growing up in nearby Dolton. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) Stained glass at St. Mary of the Assumption Church and School on May 9, 2025.

During the first official week of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy, the Tribune asked Vatican City tourists from around the globe what they thought about having a Chicago-born pontiff, the only American to ...

Chicago Cardinal says when Pope Leo XIV is ready to travel to the United States, he will push for a Chicago stop. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 88°F. Thursday, July 3rd 2025 ...