In Chicago, people are very excited about Pope Leo XIV, or Father Bob, as those who’ve known Robert Francis Prevost a long time reflexively call him. It’s titillating to imagine Pope Leo roaming the city, chowing down on an Italian-beef sandwich, scarfing a deep-dish pizza, and taking in a White Sox game. “Da Pope.”

Chicago-native Cardinal Robert Prevost was announced as the new Pope on May 8, following Pope Francis’ death on April 21. The 69-year-old took the papal name Leo XIV. Since then, Catholics from around the world have their eyes on him,

The Archdiocese of Chicago will celebrate the historic election of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV on June 14 at Rate Field, home of the White Sox.

The Archdiocese of Chicago has scheduled a Mass and a special program to celebrate the election and inauguration of Pope Leo XIV, a native son of the Windy City.

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."

Pope Leo XIV failed to properly investigate sex abuse claims while in prominent leadership roles in Chicago, victims’ group says

Amazingly, miraculously, an American has been elected Holy See of the Catholic Church. Cardinal Robert Prevost of Chicago, who spent much of his career in the nation of Peru, became Pope Leo XIV on Thursday.

Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home is being put up for auction, but the Village of Dolton in Illinois is looking at ways to become its new owner.

Chicago Cardinal says when Pope Leo XIV is ready to travel to the United States, he will push for a Chicago stop.