Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent all begin this week
Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.
Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.
Local prayer app surges in popularity on Ash Wednesday
The co-founder of the Hallow app explains why the locally developed prayer platform has become the world’s top prayer app each Ash Wednesday and what’s driving renewed interest in faith during Lent.
The co-founder of the Hallow app explains why the locally developed prayer platform has become the world’s top prayer app each Ash Wednesday and what’s driving renewed interest in faith during Lent.
After devastating blaze, Renewal Life Church worships again as they rebuild
Renewal Life Church has reopened in a temporary South Shore location after a Thanksgiving fire destroyed its Englewood building, with support from the community helping the congregation begin rebuilding.
Renewal Life Church has reopened in a temporary South Shore location after a Thanksgiving fire destroyed its Englewood building, with support from the community helping the congregation begin rebuilding.
Buddhist monks complete cross-country 'Walk for Peace'
After 15 weeks and more than 2,300 miles on foot, 19 Buddhist monks finished their journey from Texas to Washington, D.C. The walk was meant to raise awareness about peace, drawing crowds along the way.
After 15 weeks and more than 2,300 miles on foot, 19 Buddhist monks finished their journey from Texas to Washington, D.C. The walk was meant to raise awareness about peace, drawing crowds along the way.
A 15-week ‘Walk for Peace’ concludes with Buddhist monks’ arrival in Washington
A group of Buddhist monks reached Washington, D.C., Tuesday, walking single file across a bridge over the Potomac River to cap a 15-week trek from Texas that has captivated the country.
A group of Buddhist monks reached Washington, D.C., Tuesday, walking single file across a bridge over the Potomac River to cap a 15-week trek from Texas that has captivated the country.
Chicago archbishop says Trump should apologize for ‘racist’ social media post
Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, called for President Trump to apologize for sharing a "racist" video of Barack and Michelle Obama.
Blase Cupich, the archbishop of Chicago, called for President Trump to apologize for sharing a "racist" video of Barack and Michelle Obama.
Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks to be installed as New York’s 11th archbishop
Ronald Hicks is set to be installed Friday as the 11th archbishop of New York in a ceremony at the revered St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan where dignitaries and laypeople from all walks of life are expected to gather and celebrate.
Ronald Hicks is set to be installed Friday as the 11th archbishop of New York in a ceremony at the revered St. Patrick’s Cathedral in Manhattan where dignitaries and laypeople from all walks of life are expected to gather and celebrate.
Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes in connection with Minnesota church protest
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes on Friday.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes on Friday.
Chicago Archdiocese: Substitute teacher with past child molestation allegations fired from suburban school
The Archdiocese of Chicago says a substitute teacher with a history of child molestation allegations was fired from a suburban Catholic school this month.
The Archdiocese of Chicago says a substitute teacher with a history of child molestation allegations was fired from a suburban Catholic school this month.
Iftar Bazaar returns with immersive Ramadan celebration in Rosemont
Saiema Quadri previews the second annual Iftar Bazaar at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, highlighting the event’s growth, immersive experiences, and opportunities for small and youth entrepreneurs ahead of Ramadan.
Saiema Quadri previews the second annual Iftar Bazaar at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, highlighting the event’s growth, immersive experiences, and opportunities for small and youth entrepreneurs ahead of Ramadan.
Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.
Chicago Archdiocese reinstates priest following independent review of decades-old claim
The Archdiocese of Chicago has restored a priest to ministry after an independent review determined there was no reasonable cause to support a decades-old allegation of sexual abuse of a minor.
The Archdiocese of Chicago has restored a priest to ministry after an independent review determined there was no reasonable cause to support a decades-old allegation of sexual abuse of a minor.
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich joins clerics denouncing Trump admin's foreign policy
Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich joined other clerics to denounce the Trump administration's foreign policy.
Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich joined other clerics to denounce the Trump administration's foreign policy.
Chicago area priest accused of sexual abuse of a minor, Archdiocese says
A Chicago area priest has been accused of sexual abuse of a minor, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago.
A Chicago area priest has been accused of sexual abuse of a minor, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Pastor’s new anthem fires up Bears fans ahead of playoff showdown
Pastor Bruce Kirk explains how he created a new Bears anthem, blending fandom, creativity, and AI just in time for Sunday’s playoff game against the Rams.
Pastor Bruce Kirk explains how he created a new Bears anthem, blending fandom, creativity, and AI just in time for Sunday’s playoff game against the Rams.
Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.
Pope Leo disappointed in Illinois' new 'right to die' law
Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect of life.
Pope Leo XIV said Tuesday he was "very disappointed" that his home state of Illinois had approved a law allowing for medically assisted suicide, and he called for greater respect of life.
Faith leaders rally outside Chicago ICE office seeking access to Broadview detainees
Catholic priests and other faith leaders gathered outside the ICE field office on Ida B. Wells Drive to call for access to the Broadview detention facility, saying repeated requests to provide religious services have gone unanswered.
Catholic priests and other faith leaders gathered outside the ICE field office on Ida B. Wells Drive to call for access to the Broadview detention facility, saying repeated requests to provide religious services have gone unanswered.
Pope Leo names Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks as new archbishop of New York
Bishop Ronald Hicks, the current bishop of Joliet, Illinois, replaces the retiring Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a prominent conservative figure in the U.S. Catholic hierarchy.
Bishop Ronald Hicks, the current bishop of Joliet, Illinois, replaces the retiring Cardinal Timothy Dolan, a prominent conservative figure in the U.S. Catholic hierarchy.
Pope Leo XIV names fellow Chicagoan as new archbishop of New York
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday made his most important U.S. appointment to date, naming a fellow Chicagoan as the next archbishop of New York to lead one of the biggest U.S. archdioceses.
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday made his most important U.S. appointment to date, naming a fellow Chicagoan as the next archbishop of New York to lead one of the biggest U.S. archdioceses.