Pope Leo was born in the United States, but for his adopted nation of Peru, he is a “Chiclayano” – a son of the bustling northern Peruvian city where everyone seems to have a story about him.

The new pope’s status as an American shocked me, and I immediately began to consider the politics and symbolism of the choice.

Image Courtesy of Fox News By Zachary Lichter This past week, Catholics all over the world had their eyes on the Vatican. 133 ...

While posturing as a reformer, Prevost was selected to further the Church’s alliance with capital and protect its own ...

Standing on loggia of St. Peter’s basilica, newly elected Pope Leo XIV smiled, waved and appeared to hold back emotion May 8 ...

In the small Peruvian town of Eten, the faithful flock every year to celebrate an apparent 17th century miracle featuring ...

The contrast between President Donald Trump and Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV couldn't be more stark — politically, personally or ...

Attendees at the Mass shouted "¡Viva el Papa León!" ("Long live Pope Leo!") and "¡El papa es chiclayano!" ("The pope is a ...

The celebration vibrated with joy following the election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost Martínez — both a U.S. and ...

Editorial written by New York Daily News Board. The journey of Bob Prevost of the South Side of Chicago to Pope Leo XIV of the Holy See could not have been foreseen when the new pope was a Chicago kid ...

As the world looks to the future under newly elected Pope Leo XIV, one woman in Philadelphia is reflecting on a personal ...

Pope Leo XIV is fondly remembered for prioritizing the poor, bringing the church closer to the people and embracing his ...