Pope Leo XIV and tennis star Jannik Sinner meet! Discover how their encounter reflects a shared passion for sports.

Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, is an avid tennis player and fan and had said that he would be up for a charity match when it was suggested by a journalist.

As details of Pope Leo XIV's past life come to light many are struck by his Chicago roots and his Chicago-ness.

Top-ranked men's tennis player Jannik Sinner visited the new pope on Wednesday, gave him a tennis racket and offered to play, during an off day for Sinner at the Italian Open in Rome.

Heather and Dominic Jaroch tell PEOPLE about the time Pope Leo XIV — then simply known as “Father Bob" — flew back to Chicago ...

Something like this is a nice little shot in the arm for the organization,” said chief revenue and marketing officer Brooks ...

Like Pope Leo XIV, Bishop Emeritus Gerald Kicanas of the Diocese of Tucson was born and raised in Chicago. The two men have ...

A Baltimore Orioles fan from Colorado was gifted a precious signed baseball by the new American pope—but not before being ...

A story you may have heard claims Pope Leo XIV was caught on camera attending the 2005 World Series. It's true. Robert ...