That’s the name Cardinal Robert Prevost opted to take on Thursday after becoming the first American pope elected in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. The 69-year-old’s chosen name ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost is originally from Chicago, and served as the head of the church's Dicastery for Bishops. He was elected to be the successor to Pope Francis by the College of Cardinals ...

The College of Cardinals is convening in Vatican City to elect a new pope following the death of Pope Francis. Detroit native Cardinal Joseph William Tobin is among the 138 eligible to vote.

Habemus papam — and he’s from Chicago! Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected pope on Thursday — the first American in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church. The 69-year-old ...