Pope Leo XIV's path from Chicago to the Vatican

The new leader of 1.4 billion Catholics was recognized as "godly" by classmates as early as elementary school.

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A multilingual Chicago native: Who is the new pope?

America's Robert Francis Prevost is chosen as pope

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A look at the new pope

A look at the nuns who followed the conclave election with the crowd
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No women may have been allowed inside the College of Cardinals as it voted to elect Cardinal Robert Prevost as pope, but there were plenty of female worshippers outside waiting for the result.

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Pope's social media posts offer some insight into his politics

Some messages appeared to be critical of Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.

Catholic Americans rejoice for Pope Leo XIV

Image: Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, Robert Prevost

Vatican crowds react to the announcement of a new pope

A nun prays on St Peter's Square ahead of the conclave

Nuns from across the world gather on Vatican streets to witness history

Sorry, Cubs fans: Pope Leo roots for the White Sox, his brother says

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Trump names Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as D.C.'s top federal prosecutor

Pirro pushed conspiracy theories about voting after the 2020 election.

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Trump abruptly fires Librarian of Congress

Carla Hayden, the first woman and African American to occupy the position, had been targeted in recent days by a right-leaning group.

Trump's acting FEMA head fired

Cameron Hamilton's removal comes a day after he said that he did not believe FEMA should be eliminated, something Trump is considering.

An underwater volcano off the coast of Oregon may be about to erupt

A recent study found increased seismicity and swelling at Axial Seamount, suggesting an eruption could occur sometime this year.

An underwater volcano off the coast of Oregon may be about to erupt

A recent study found increased seismicity and swelling at Axial Seamount, suggesting an eruption could occur sometime this year.

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Trump operation against Houthis cost more than $1 billion

Trump announced a ceasefire between the U.S. and the militant group, but there are still questions about what the expensive strikes achieved.

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Trump operation against Houthis cost more than $1 billion

Trump announced a ceasefire between the U.S. and the militant group, but there are still questions about what the expensive strikes achieved.

A Houthi fighter surveys the damage following overnight strikes attributed by the Yemeni media to the U.S., in Sanaa, Yemen, on April 27, 2025.

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FAA announces new air traffic control system in hopes of taming busy skies

The changes come as the government faces pressure to address traveler concerns in the wake of fatal crashes, delays and air traffic control shortages.

FAA announces new air traffic control system in hopes of taming busy skies

The changes come as the government faces pressure to address traveler concerns in the wake of fatal crashes, delays and air traffic control shortages.