Chicago native Pope Leo XIV called for unity in an increasingly divided world Sunday during his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s ...

The Vatican said some 200,000 people attended the Mass at St. Peter’s Square, which marked the start of the pontificate of ...

U.S. Rep. French Hill led a bipartisan congressional delegation to the Vatican on Sunday, one of 14 House members selected to ...

Kenneth H. “Shorty” Wieland, 80 of Templeton, died May 17, 2025, at the Thomas Rest Haven in Coon Rapids, Iowa. Mass of the ...

After Chicago native Pope Leo XIV made history as the first American elected pontiff, the Rev. Homero Sánchez sent him a quick text saying, “Congratulations Holy Pope.” The priest from St. Rita of ...

“I had a sense early on that I had a call to this vocation,” Medow said.

Catholic students from around the region joined together to honor Pope Leo XIV and celebrate its historical significance.

Set to turn 70 on September 14, the new pope has the potential to have a long and eventful pontificate. Here, see photos of ...

From near-divorce to renewed vows, Natalie and Gio Morales rebuilt their marriage through faith. Now they use that same ...

Source: Zim, Vatican seek to bolster ties – herald Mukudzei Chingwere at the VATICAN CITY ZIMBABWE and the Vatican have a ...

The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music said this week it is launching its “Let’s Sing with the Pope” initiative.