2 women sue Salvation Army over alleged sex abuse by suburban Chicago youth pastor
Three women are speaking publicly for the first time about alleged sexual abuse by a trusted youth pastor at a suburban Chicago church more than two decades ago, with two now suing the Salvation Army.
Three women are speaking publicly for the first time about alleged sexual abuse by a trusted youth pastor at a suburban Chicago church more than two decades ago, with two now suing the Salvation Army.
Ancient discovery from time of Jesus emerges near Jerusalem's Temple Mount
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,000-year-old ritual bathing complex near Jerusalem's Temple Mount that dates back to the time of Jesus.
Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 2,000-year-old ritual bathing complex near Jerusalem's Temple Mount that dates back to the time of Jesus.
Why Pope Leo XIV's South America tour matters
Following a recent medical procedure, Pope Leo XIV visits Argentina and Uruguay before heading to Peru to meet with leaders, celebrate local culture, and advocate for young people and marginalized communities.
Following a recent medical procedure, Pope Leo XIV visits Argentina and Uruguay before heading to Peru to meet with leaders, celebrate local culture, and advocate for young people and marginalized communities.
Bob Dylan meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican
Bob Dylan has come knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’s door. The singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican in Italy.
Bob Dylan has come knockin’ on Pope Leo XIV’s door. The singer-songwriter and poet visited with the American pope at the Vatican in Italy.
Satanic Temple permitted to hold holiday event a Iowa state capitol
A federal judge has ordered Iowa state officials to permit the Satanic Temple to hold a holiday event in the state capitol rotunda, ruling that excluding the group violated constitutional free speech protections.
A federal judge has ordered Iowa state officials to permit the Satanic Temple to hold a holiday event in the state capitol rotunda, ruling that excluding the group violated constitutional free speech protections.
Supreme Court to hear case over public funding for Catholic preschools that bar kids from LGBTQ+ families
A Catholic preschool’s challenge to a Colorado anti-discrimination law goes before the U.S. Supreme Court this week.
A Catholic preschool’s challenge to a Colorado anti-discrimination law goes before the U.S. Supreme Court this week.
Ancient account of Jesus challenges centuries of scholarly doubt: 'Totally authentic'
A scholar believes a nearly 2,000-year-old account of Jesus may be more historically reliable than previously thought, challenging longstanding doubts about one of the earliest non-Christian accounts of his life.
A scholar believes a nearly 2,000-year-old account of Jesus may be more historically reliable than previously thought, challenging longstanding doubts about one of the earliest non-Christian accounts of his life.
Chicago-area Catholics meet with Pope Leo in Rome
Members of the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, which advocated for Communion for migrants held at the Bridgeview detention facility, share what happened during their visit with Pope Leo and how the Pope appeared.
Members of the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership, which advocated for Communion for migrants held at the Bridgeview detention facility, share what happened during their visit with Pope Leo and how the Pope appeared.
Archdiocese of New York agrees to $800M settlement with victims of clergy sexual abuse
The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to an $800 million settlement with more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually abused by clergy.
The Archdiocese of New York has agreed to an $800 million settlement with more than 1,000 people who say they were sexually abused by clergy.
Pope Leo’s lung cancer had not spread, doctors confirm no further treatment needed
Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
Pope Leo XIV does not need further treatment for lung cancer after follow-up tests confirmed the disease was localized, the Vatican said in a statement Wednesday.
Priest killed by falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass as worshippers rush to help
A priest preparing Communion was fatally struck by a falling crucifix during a livestreamed Mass in Ecuador, turning a moment of worship into a frantic rush to save him.
A priest preparing Communion was fatally struck by a falling crucifix during a livestreamed Mass in Ecuador, turning a moment of worship into a frantic rush to save him.
Pope Leo returns to Vatican, four days after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV departed a Rome hospital where he underwent surgery for lung cancer to return to the Vatican amid a crowd of well-wishers, responding to a question on how he was by saying, “I am much better, thank you."
Pope Leo XIV departed a Rome hospital where he underwent surgery for lung cancer to return to the Vatican amid a crowd of well-wishers, responding to a question on how he was by saying, “I am much better, thank you."
Who runs the Vatican while Pope Leo recovers?
Heidi Schlumpf of the National Catholic Reporter explains how the Vatican handles the pope’s duties while he is hospitalized and unable to work.
Heidi Schlumpf of the National Catholic Reporter explains how the Vatican handles the pope’s duties while he is hospitalized and unable to work.
Pope Leo undergoes blood tests, X-ray following cancer surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray Wednesday following surgery to remove a small nodule on his lung, with his recovery going "as expected," the Vatican announced.
Pope Leo XIV underwent blood tests and a chest X-ray Wednesday following surgery to remove a small nodule on his lung, with his recovery going "as expected," the Vatican announced.
Expert analysis: Pope Leo recovering after lung surgery, cancer diagnosis
Dr. Edward Pickering of Rush University Medical Center explains the pope’s surgery, recovery and possible treatment options as the Vatican awaits biopsy results.
Dr. Edward Pickering of Rush University Medical Center explains the pope’s surgery, recovery and possible treatment options as the Vatican awaits biopsy results.
Chicagoans react to Pope Leo XIV's cancer diagnosis
Chicagoans are speaking out after the Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Chicagoans are speaking out after the Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV was diagnosed with lung cancer.
Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, Vatican says
The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
The Vatican confirmed on Tuesday that Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer. Leo also underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.
Lawsuits against Chicago Archdiocese allege sexual abuse at former South Side parish
A Chicago law firm is set to announce lawsuits alleging sexual abuse at a former South Side parish.
A Chicago law firm is set to announce lawsuits alleging sexual abuse at a former South Side parish.
Lawsuits against Chicago Archdiocese allege sexual abuse at former South Side parish
A Chicago law firm is set to announce lawsuits alleging sexual abuse at a former South Side parish.
A Chicago law firm is set to announce lawsuits alleging sexual abuse at a former South Side parish.
Pope Leo denounces death penalty as 'inadmissible' ahead of Pentagon's planned livestreamed execution
Leo, the first American pope, shared his opposition to capital punishment Saturday, as the Pentagon faces criticism over plans to livestream an execution later this year.
Leo, the first American pope, shared his opposition to capital punishment Saturday, as the Pentagon faces criticism over plans to livestream an execution later this year.