The election of Chicago-area native Pope Leo XIV brought feelings of elation and surprise to the region, particularly for the new owner of a home in suburban Dolton.

Art Ortiz, a web designer at the game with his family, is a rare example of a White Sox fan originally from the North Side.

Those who knew Pope Leo XIV as a younger man say his path to the papacy has prepared him well for the challenges ahead.

Many sites associated with past popes’ lives have become museums or holy destinations for the faithful. But Pope Leo XIV’s ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV is from southeast suburban Dolton. Throughout Thursday, people from all over Chicago slowly drove ...

Visitors are pouring into Dolton, Illinois, to witness the humble beginnings of Pope Leo XIV. The vacant childhood home of the beloved pontiff has become a historic pilgrimage site, drawing crowds and ...

Dan went to grade school with the pope at Saint Mary of the Assumption Church in Riverdale, Illinois. Dan says his younger brother served on the altar with the pope.

“The former St. Mary of the Assumption building is unique for its connection to the youth of the first American pope, but it ...

Pope Leo XIV grew up in Dolton, Illinois. Dozens of Catholics from around the country have descended on the small town to see the first American Pope's childhood home.

Pope Leo’s childhood home in Dolton has become a popular gathering spot. Officials are considering turning the home into a historic landmark. DOLTON, Ill. - While Pope Leo was born in Chicago, he grew ...

Newly elected Pope Leo XIV was born in Chicago and raised in the south suburb of Dolton, where even his old house has become a point of pilgrimage.

While it’s no secret the Chicago White Sox have been struggling as of late, there’s a newfound optimism among fans now that ...