Students at Decatur's Catholic schools watched the white smoke appear above the Vatican that signals a new pope has been ...

History of the Heartland, the organization focused on highlighting the yesteryear of Decatur, has added elements to this year ...

members of the Council 577 Knights of Columbus in Decatur, were happy to hear the news about the new pope. "It's the first American pope of all the centuries of the church," Smith said.

News of the first U.S. pope prompted plenty of celebration in Central Illinois, heightened by the fact that the Catholic Church's new leader has roots just a few hours away.

In its 150th year of service, the Decatur Public Library is proving that even an institution steeped in history can stay ahead of the curve.

Robert Prevost, elected pope Thursday, grew up in Dolton. Former neighbors and local Catholics reacted to the election of the ...

Robert Prevost, elected pope Thursday, grew up in Dolton. Former neighbors and local Catholics reacted to the election of the first American pontiff in the church's 2,000-year history. HOLLY GILVARY, ...

During the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Christ the King April 15, Archbishop Hartmayer consecrated the chrism, blessed the ...

Pope Leo XIV, the American Robert Prevost, said “Peace be with you” in his first words as pope, offering a message of peace and dialogue “without ...