Jelly Roll met Pope Leo and sang at the the Grace for the World event in Italy's Vatican City after previously struggling to perform overseas due to his past felonies.

Pope Leo celebrated his 70th birthday Sunday. Here’s how it was celebrated at the Vatican, and in his hometown.

Jelly Roll is having a big week. In recent updates shared with fans, the singer-songwriter revealed that - in addition to reaching a fashion-related milestone on his weight-loss journey - he has now met the Pope after years of singing about his faith in his music.

Staff members at Insight Hospital and Medical Center joined in the commemoration of Pope Leo XIV with the unveiling of a new plaque in his honor.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 70th birthday Sunday by thanking his parents — and mused about how growing up in a Chicago household of Cubs and White Sox fans prepared him for navigating global diplomacy.

Seventy years ago, a baby was born at the hospital, formerly known as Mercy Hospital. He would grow up to become the first American Pope.

The Sept. 14 liturgy brought together Orthodox, Eastern, and Protestant leaders along with ecumenical organizations and Vatican officials.

Pope Leo XIV on Monday praised the willingness to forgive after the mother of slain American journalist James Foley told a Vatican vigil about her process of healing following meetings with an Islamic State group fighter convicted in his beheading.