Pope Leo XIV

As the first American pope addressed the faithful from St. Peter’s Basilica last week, he called for peace and unity, but what Pope Leo XIV did not address has some concerned. Investigative Reporter Tracee Wilkins explains what clergy sex abuse survivors say they want to hear from Pope Leo now that he’s the leader of the Church.

While Pope Leo XIV presides over a flock of 1.4 billion people from within Vatican City, there’s one worldly responsibility he may not escape: Uncle Sam.

News that the global Catholic church would get its first-ever U.S.-born pope was welcomed by Catholics across the ideological spectrum in Pope Leo XIV’s homeland, raising the question of whether he might be able to ease some of the deep divisions within its ranks.

Pope Leo XIV gave his first Sunday blessing in Vatican City and worshipers at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle react to his message in D.C. News4’s Jessica Albert reports. 

Pope Leo XIV has called for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine and an immediate ceasefire in Gaza with the release of hostages and delivery of humanitarian aid.

Pope Leo XIV laid out the vision of his papacy Saturday, identifying artificial intelligence as one of the most critical matters facing humanity.

John Prevost, one of the older brothers of Pope Leo XIV, said he briefly spoke with the pope to inform him they were headed to Rome.

The “Watermelon Sugar” singer was spotted in Vatican City to watch Pope Leo XIV step onto the balcony overlooking St. Peter’s Square.

Pope Leo XIV is the first-ever American born pope, and he celebrated his first mass as leader of the Catholic church on Friday morning. News4’s Joseph Olmo reports from the Basilica in Washington D.C.

The sports loyalties of Pope Leo XIV became a topic of conversation almost as soon as the white smoke emerged from the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel.

Some of the merchandise points to Chicago sports teams, with items on Obvious Shirts featuring phrases like “Da Pope” and “Sweet Pope Chicago.”

The new American pope received a very American reception in Vatican City.

The newly elected pontiff delivered a speech in Italian and Spanish. Here’s what he said.

Rumors over whether the new pope, who is from Chicago, is a Cubs or a White Sox fan have been swirling since he was elected Thursday.