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The pizza delivered to Pope Leo in Vatican City appears to be from Illinois-based Aurelio's Pizza, who were quick to take ...
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, formerly known as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost before he was elected the first American pope earlier this ...
The pope’s brother told local media that the pontiff ate the six-inch Aurelio’s pepperoni pizza, which was shipped using dry ...
Pope Leo XIV confirmed those conjectures when he first spoke to the College of Cardinals in Rome on May 10 -- two days after ...
It's not every day Chicago-style pizza ends up in Vatican City—hand-delivered to the pope himself. But that's exactly what ...
Commuters on their way to the recently reopened Lawrence Red Line station can now pop into Uptown Lounge for coffee and pastries during the daytime. The late-night bar has added a new daytime menu ...
Pope Leo XIV received a special care package from back home in Chicago while he was riding through St Peter's Square in Rome ...
Leo’s predecessor, Pope Francis, was a hit with many young people, with a style that put aside pre-prepared speeches to ...
Marcel and Ann Muñoz were decked out with their three kids in shirts reading, "Da Pope" when they went to see Pope Leo XIV ...
How did Pope Leo’s crowd interaction at the Youth Jubilee differ from past popes’ events? The Vatican was buzzing with excitement as young Catholics from around the world gathered in Rome for a ...
A photo of Pope Leo XIV is displayed on the altar as the Rev. Romert Morales officiates Mass at St. Stanislaus School's chapel in Chicago on May 13, 2025. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune) ...