Nation May 09 Chicagoans celebrate Pope Leo XIV, who was born and raised in the Windy City The first American elected pontiff, Pope Leo XIV was born and raised in Chicago before undertaking his ministry in Peru. Catholic Chicagoans gathered in churches and celebrated from their homes as the historic decision was announced. By Christine Fernando, Melina Walling, Associated Press
World May 08 Pope Leo XIV had to overcome the taboo against a U.S. pontiff Pope Leo XIV had to overcome the taboo against a U.S. pope, given the geopolitical power already wielded by the United States in the secular sphere. By Franklin Briceno, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press
World May 08 Cardinal Prevost elected next pope, first American pontiff Cardinals chose the new pope on their second day of the papal conclave. By Associated Press