A Chicago-area town plans to seize control of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home, just days after the current owner put the property up for auction.

Valerio Masella used to meet Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV, twice a week for an hour-long training session at the Omega gym.

"He’s the one who gave me permission to stay there" in 2000, James M. Ray, the former priest, told the Chicago Sun-Times about Robert Prevost, newly installed as pope but then head of the Midwest province of the Catholic church’s Augustinian order.

In a world of polarization and cancel culture, where each voice is clamoring to be heard, messages of peace are needed now more than ever.

Leo, the first American and second Latin American pope, celebrated his inaugural Mass at the Vatican after waving to the faithful on the popemobile.

A mural of Pope Leo XIV sits atop Section 140, where he sat during Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. "I think now the most famous seat belongs to the pope," a team official said.

Second Lady Usha Vance wore a smart, simple look when meeting Pope Leo XIV. However, in addition to its blandness, a distinct feature of the dress stuck out.

A short video of Vice President JD Vance meeting Pope Leo went viral online. People felt the Pope seemed distant during the meeting, sparking reactions and memes on social media.