The election of Chicago native Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV marks a landmark moment for Catholics worldwide.

Papal Election: 6 Sacred Steps to Choosing the Next Pope After Francis
As the Catholic Church mourns Pope Francis, the ancient and secretive conclave process begins to select his successor in the Sistine Chapel.

Pope Francis Dies at 88 on Easter Monday, Ending a Papacy of Humility and Mercy
The beloved pontiff passed away peacefully at his Vatican residence, remembered for championing the poor and reshaping the global Church.