Pope Leo XIV has blessed an NFL player ahead of the 2025 regular season. The first American pope is from Chicago, Illinois.

Jonathan Roumie, the actor who plays Jesus on the hit biblical series "The Chosen," met Pope Leo XIV this week at the Vatican ...

After a Pro Bowl season in his rookie year in 2023, LaPorta hauled in 60 catches for 726 yards and seven touchdowns over 16 ...

Detroit Lions tight end and Iowa football alum Sam LaPorta and his wife visited the Vatican City and received a blessing from Pope Leo XIV.

Former Iowa football star tight end Sam LaPorta recently got married and saw the blessings continue with a special trip to ...

An estimated one in four Illinoisans have unclaimed property held by the state treasurer's office. Among those unknowingly ...

Catholic organizations had lobbied Pat Quinn to end the death penalty. The former governor was not previously aware of ...

The White Sox-loving Pope may be poised to canonize a Catholic priest with deep ties to America’s pastime who could be 'a ...

The filmmaker, who is CEO and president of Spirit Juice, grew up minutes from the Pope’s hometown of Dolton, Illinois.

The Chicago native and confirmed Sox fan formerly known as Robert Prevost couldn’t help but get caught up in a White Sox ...

The extension comes as the village of Dolton, Illinois, continues its efforts to acquire the 1,050-square-foot home located ...

Pope Leo XIV, from Chicago, joined in a "White Sox" chant, showcasing his fandom amidst addressing the impact of modern ...