The pope is in for a holy holiday tradition. After a surprising rise to the top position, Pope Leo XIV will be taking a summer holiday. He recently announced plans to stay at the Castel Gandolfo — a ...

A Chicago family surprised the Pope during their trip to Rome with a one-of-a-kind gift, and his reaction is everything.

Pope Leo XIV has received two new electric vehicles as the Pontiff follows on from his predecessor in using cleaner transportation. At a private meeting on July 3, Pope Leo XIV personally took ...

Castel Gandolfo, the historic Papal villa on Lago Albano, is open to the public and has gardens, a palace, and tons of history—Pope Leo will stay there this summer.

Pope Leo is set to revive a tradition by spending his summer break in Castel Gandolfo, marking the first time in over a decade a reigning pope will reside there. Locals are enthusiastic, anticipating ...

Pope Leo XIV may extend his stay at Castel Gandolfo, the traditional papal summer residence he has reopened after it was turned into a museum by his predecessor Francis, by a couple of days until next ...

The new pope’s brother likewise spoke to the road Pope Leo will likely choose to travel. “The best way I could describe him right now is that he will be following in Francis’ footsteps ...

Pope Leo XIV is sporting some Chitown swag in a new mural. It is the work of the elusive Italian-born street artist known as ...

John Prevost, brother of new Pope Leo XIV, holds a portrait of the three Prevost brothers from 1958, Pope Leo, 3, left, John, 4, and Louis, 7, at his home on May 8 in New Lenox, Ill. Obed Lamy / AP ...

A new book suggests Chicago-born Robert Prevost may have been reluctant at first to take on the weighty responsibility of ...