Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.
Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.
Chicago pastor says man confronted, pushed him during Pilsen street sermon
A pastor was assaulted while preaching on a street corner in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, according to video of the incident and witnesses who were present.
A pastor was assaulted while preaching on a street corner in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, according to video of the incident and witnesses who were present.
Chicago pastor says man confronted, pushed him during Pilsen street sermon
A pastor was assaulted while preaching on a street corner in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, according to video of the incident and witnesses who were present.
A pastor was assaulted while preaching on a street corner in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, according to video of the incident and witnesses who were present.
Chicago faith leaders plan alternative 'Teen Takeover' focused on safety and community
Pastor John F. Hannah discusses a new youth-focused event designed to provide a safe, positive alternative to recent violent gatherings by bringing teens together through community, mentorship and purpose.
Pastor John F. Hannah discusses a new youth-focused event designed to provide a safe, positive alternative to recent violent gatherings by bringing teens together through community, mentorship and purpose.
Pentagon cuts 180 faiths from military recognition list — here's what remains
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
The Department of War has reduced its list of recognized religious affiliations from more than 200 faith codes to 31.
Priest removed as exorcist after remarks about UFOs and demons
A prominent Catholic priest was removed from his role as an exorcist in his archdiocese after comments he made linking UFOs to the presence of demon activity in a recent Facebook post.
A prominent Catholic priest was removed from his role as an exorcist in his archdiocese after comments he made linking UFOs to the presence of demon activity in a recent Facebook post.
Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican, saying their shared roots and priorities could help amplify efforts to protect vulnerable communities.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican, saying their shared roots and priorities could help amplify efforts to protect vulnerable communities.
Johnson invites Pope Leo to Chicago, gifts him local gear and more | See the full list
From White Sox apparel to local honey, Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a distinctly Chicago collection of gifts to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday.
From White Sox apparel to local honey, Mayor Brandon Johnson delivered a distinctly Chicago collection of gifts to Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Thursday.
Pope calls for strong AI regulations in new manifesto
Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.
Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.
San Diego mosque shooting: Police were searching for teens before bloodshed
Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.
Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.
Former beauty mogul, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics left his fortune and will soon be ordained a priest
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.
How a Chicago bank teller once hung up on Pope Leo, who reportedly called from the Vatican to fix a number
A Chicago bank teller once hung up on Pope Leo, the first American pope, after he called from the Vatican to update his phone number on his account, one of his good friends recounted to a parish in late April.
A Chicago bank teller once hung up on Pope Leo, the first American pope, after he called from the Vatican to update his phone number on his account, one of his good friends recounted to a parish in late April.
Priest working at Chicago church accused of ‘inappropriate’ behavior with women, children: diocese
A priest working at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on the Near West Side was accused of inappropriate communications with children and women.
A priest working at St. Francis of Assisi Parish on the Near West Side was accused of inappropriate communications with children and women.
Reflecting on Pope Leo XIV's first year leading the Catholic Church
Loyola University expert Michael Murphy discusses Pope Leo XIV’s first year as pontiff, his growing influence on global diplomacy and what may define the next chapter of his papacy.
Loyola University expert Michael Murphy discusses Pope Leo XIV’s first year as pontiff, his growing influence on global diplomacy and what may define the next chapter of his papacy.
Chicago faith leaders defend Pope Leo amid clash with Trump
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo XIV and the Trump administration.
A number of local faith leaders are jumping into the ongoing clash between Pope Leo XIV and the Trump administration.
Trump reading Bible verse from Oval Office in marathon event
President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.
President Trump will take part in a marathon Bible reading event that celebrates 250 years of the Bible in America. Several other politicians and leaders from his administration will be reading verses as well.
Pope Leo on Trump: 'Not in my interest' to debate him
Pope Leo addressed the back-and-forth comments involving President Trump this weekend, saying it was “not in my interest” to debate Trump, and that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.
Pope Leo addressed the back-and-forth comments involving President Trump this weekend, saying it was “not in my interest” to debate Trump, and that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace.
Pope Leo-Trump tensions escalate as House speaker defends president
House Speaker Mike Johnson defends criticism from President Trump and Vice President JD Vance toward Pope Leo, as the pontiff calls for peace and warns against using religion for political and military gain amid a deepening rift.
House Speaker Mike Johnson defends criticism from President Trump and Vice President JD Vance toward Pope Leo, as the pontiff calls for peace and warns against using religion for political and military gain amid a deepening rift.
Trump and Pope Leo clash as Chicago's Cardinal Cupich weighs in on Iran
Paris Schutz breaks down the back-and-forth between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV—and why Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich is taking a stand against the war in Iran.
Paris Schutz breaks down the back-and-forth between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV—and why Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich is taking a stand against the war in Iran.