Bishop William Byrne of the Diocese of Springfield is expected to deliver remarks on Thursday’s election of Pope Leo XIV.

Habemus papam, Ozarks. Or rather, “We have a Pope, Ozarks.” In speed with the news of Cardinal Robert Prevost’s election as ...

The Chicago-born missionary took the name Leo XIV. In his first words as Pope Francis’ successor, he emphasized peace, ...

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield released a statement expressing profound joy and deep gratitude to ...

Starting Wednesday, the Roman Catholic College of Cardinals will gather inside the Sistine Chapel to begin choosing the next pope.

The AI image of President Trump masquerading as the pope "mocks God, the Catholic Church and the Papacy," Bishop Paprocki ...

U.S. Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elected pope, the first time an American has led the Roman Catholic Church. The 69-year ...

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield’s Catholic Charities agency is entering a new chapter with its recent announcement ...

Shortly after the history-making announcement of the first American pope, Leo XIV, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese ...

Archbishop-designate Shawn McKnight, of the Diocese of Jefferson City, offered prayers and support Thursday following the ...

SPRINGFIELD Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued a statement Thursday, May 8, 2025, ...

Springfield Diocese reacts to death of Pope Francis ... Rev. Dan Frachey, who is with the independent Roman Catholic Women Priests in Springfield, said the index finger Trump is holding up in ...