Former DuPage County parish president accused of stealing church donations
The former parish president of a DuPage County church is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly stealing donations left by parishioners, according to the state's attorney's office.
Cardinal Cupich kicks off National Catholic Schools Week in Englewood
Monday marked the beginning of National Catholic Schools Week, celebrating Catholic education across the country.
Cupich kicks off National Catholic Schools Week in Englewood
Monday marked the beginning of National Catholic Schools Week, celebrating Catholic education across the country.
Pope Francis says homosexuality is a ‘sin,’ but ‘not a crime’
Pope Francis criticized laws that criminalize homosexuality as “unjust” and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.
The Rev. James Meeks conducts final service at Salem Baptist Church
The Rev. James Meeks stepped down as senior pastor of the Roseland-area church Sunday on its 38th anniversary.
Free medical clinic to be held on Chicago's South Side on Sunday
The clinic is meant for people with non-urgent medical needs.
Historic mural restored at Chicago's Second Presbyterian Church
The theme of the New Year’s Day service at Second Presbyterian Church was a call to parishioners about renewal in their lives. Titled “A New Heaven and a New Earth,” it could have been about the historic church itself.
Faithful mourn Benedict XVI at funeral presided over by pope
Pope Francis joined tens of thousands of faithful in bidding farewell to Benedict XVI at a rare requiem Mass Thursday for a dead pope presided over by a living one, ending an unprecedented decade for the Catholic Church that was triggered by the German theologian’s decision to retire.
Chicago honors memory of Pope Benedict with special mass
Chicago honored the memory of the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI with a special mass Monday.
Chicago honors memory of Pope Benedict with special mass
Chicago honored the memory of the Pope Emeritus Benedict with a special mass Monday.
Tens of thousands view Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body at Vatican
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s reported last words: ‘Lord, I love you’
The basilica is set to host Benedict’s coffin for three days of viewing that start Monday.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dead at 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died Saturday.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, first pontiff to resign in 600 years, dead at 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job, died Saturday. He was 95.
Theft costs Chicago church thousands of dollars in Christmas Day donations
Police are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars in donations that a Chicago church had collected for its community outreach efforts, including a soup kitchen for the homeless.
Health of retired Pope Benedict XVI 'worsening,' Vatican says
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Maywood church completely destroyed by fire
Fire officials say a church that caught fire in Maywood on Monday is a total loss.
Maywood church destroyed by fire
Fire officials say a church that caught fire in Maywood on Monday is a total loss.
Chicago church searches for new home after roof collapse displaces congregation
A South Side church is searching for a new home after a roof collapse led to the building being deemed unsafe.
Chicago church searches for new home after roof collapse displaces congregation
A South Side church is searching for a new home after a roof collapse led to the building being deemed unsafe.