Pope Leo XIV approves a miracle involving a baby born in 2007 in Rhode Island and puts 19th century Spanish priest Father Salvador Valera Parra on a path to potential sainthood. Valera Parra was a

The official decree signed on June 20 said that a baby born in 2007 was inexplicably healed after a doctor prayed to a 19th century Spanish priest, Father Salvador Valera Parra.

A new book suggests Chicago-born Richard Prevost may have been reluctant at first to take on the weighty responsibility of becoming Pope Leo XIV.

"Living our vocation to be protectors of God's handiwork is essential to a life of virtue." Pope Leo XIV holds first 'green mass' with profound message for followers: 'The care of creation' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass on July 15 in the chapel at the Carabinieri (a form of military police) station in Castel Gandolfo, Italy, where he is on vacation.

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 "TVBoy," his own vision of melding Chicago's two most renowned international superstars.

Leo XIV's appeals for peace, especially in the Holy Land, have mostly been boilerplate and lacking in passion. If he wishes, that could change this Sunday.