There were many events Friday marking the anniversary of the elevation of the first American-born pope. He's a proud Chicagoan and a son of the South Side.
Hundreds of parishioners, deacons and priests celebrated the 50th anniversary of Cardinal Blase Cupich's ordination into the Catholic priesthood with a special Mass Saturday at Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral.
Cardinal Blase Cupich is reflecting on his time in the priesthood and his rise from bishop, to cardinal, to power player at the Vatican during the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy hosted their own mini-Conclave earlier this year.
Cardinal Blase Cupich got off the plane from Rome in Chicago Monday night, but there is not time to rest just yet.
Archbishop of Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich said the selection of Pope Leo XIV fits into the current political landscape, especially when considering the Trump administration.