Religion

A century-old church in Gary is slated for demolition despite years of work trying to save it. 

Father Michael Pfleger spoke publicly for the first time since he was reinstated following sexual abuse allegations.

Father Michael Pfleger has been reinstated at St. Sabina Parish after an independent review of a sexual abuse allegation against him found there was no reason to believe he was guilty, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Monday.

Supporters of Fr. Michael Pfleger gathered outside the Archdiocese of Chicago on Wednesday to call for his reinstatement at Saint Sabina Church.

Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) is holding an unofficial non-binding referendum vote in Indianapolis Sunday on seceding from India to form an independent Sikh state. SFJ General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the movement and what the group is planning for this weekend. 

A historic East Chicago church designed by late Black Chicago architect Wendell Campbell is receiving $150,000 to help restore the building to its original glory.

The annual Polish Marian Pilgrimage walk kicks off tomorrow, with as many as 5,000 people expected to make the journey from Chicago to Indiana. Father Irek Bem joins Chicago LIVE to share more about the tradition.

New Life Covenant Church Southeast is expanding its Food for Life food pantry to 79th Street, furthering its mission to help feed people. Church founder and lead pastor John Hannah talks about why he wanted to expand the food pantry and what you can do to help support its mission.

St. Margaret of Scotland Church is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Alfreda Rogers joins ChicagoLIVE to share the history behind the milestone and what the church has planned for the celebration.

Parishioners and supporters of St. Sabina are standing by Father Pfleger following new sex abuse allegations. During a press conference earlier today, they called on the Archdiocese of Chicago to change how it handles abuse claims.

St. Sabina leadership and supporters stand by Father Michael Pfleger following new sex abuse allegations. Commonweal Senior Correspondent Heidi Schlumpf joins The Loop to discuss the latest developments.

Father Michael Pfleger was removed by the Chicago Archdiocese amid an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a former St. Sabina student dating back to the 90s.