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VIDEO May 11

Childhood home of Pope Leo XIV becomes tourist destination

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ senior multimedia reporter Caroline Elliott reports on the crowds flocking to Pope Leo XIV's home outside of Chicago on 'Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Live.'

Pope Leo XIV May 11

Pope Leo XIV's first address draws similarities to Pope Francis' papacy while preserving forsaken traditions

Pope Leo XIV immediately draws both similarities and differences to Pope Francis' 12-year papacy.

VIDEO May 10

Pope Leo XIV in first address to cardinals claims AI poses 'new challenges for the defense of human dignity'

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV addressed the College of Cardinals in the New Synod Hall at the Vatican on Saturday, May 10. He credits his Papal name choice as a response to the digital age facing the Catholic Church. (Credit: AP via Vatican Media)

MLB May 10

Pope Leo XIV's sports fandom coming to light with White Sox World Series appearance, Villanova-Knicks ties

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, has been the topic of sports rumors since he was appointed, due to his Chicago roots, as he is a known White Sox fan.

VIDEO May 10

Brother of Pope Leo XIV says he was an ‘angel’ throughout childhood

Louis Martin Prevost, brother of Pope Leo XIV, joins ‘Fox & Friends Weekend’ to pull the curtain back on the first American pontiff. 

Media May 9

'The View' co-host Sunny Hostin 'concerned' for LGBTQ community with new pope

"The View" co-hosts debated about the newly appointed Pope Leo XIV and what his stances will be on LGBTQ+ politics after a 2012 statement of his resurfaced.

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Pope Leo XIV's name gives clue to how he'll handle social, political divides, bishop says

American author, speaker and theologian Bishop Robert Barron says he thinks the new pope's papal name selection represents his motivations to strike a balance in a very divided world.

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Cardinal Dolan describes Pope XIV as 'citizen of the world,' will build bridges with Trump

Pope Leo XIV is being described by Cardinal Timothy Dolan as a "citizen of the world" who will seek to build bridges with President Donald Trump and other global leaders.

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Pope Francis-era deal with Chinese Communist Party again under scrutiny as Pope Leo takes the reins

Pope Leo XIV will face many challenges in his time as leader of the Catholic Church, including how to counter Chinese oppression of faithful that was exacerbated following Vatican deal.

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Inclusive tone of new pope isn't sitting well with some in the 'America First' movement

The views of the Catholic Church's first American-born pope are stirring anger among some in President Donald Trump's "America First" movement.

Pope Leo XIV May 9

Pope Leo XIV, Villanova grad, introduces himself adorned in symbolism, proverbial religious devotion

Pope Leo XIV's election as pope marks a 'super happy day' for Catholics around the world, according to the chair of Catholic Legal Studies at Villanova University.