Pope Francis in critical condition after severe respiratory crisis
The Vatican said Pope Francis was in critical condition Saturday after he suffered a long asthmatic respiratory crisis that required high flows of oxygen.
Pope Francis to remain hospitalized for respiratory tract infection
Pope Francis, 88, has been in the hospital since Friday with a “polymicrobial respiratory tract infection.”
Diocese of Joliet to close four churches across Chicago suburbs
The Diocese of Joliet will close four of its churches and essentially combine several others as a part of its “targeted restructuring."
Holocaust Remembrance Day: Survivors spotlighted on 80th anniversary of Auschwitz liberation
The 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz was widely acknowledged Monday as the last major observance that any notable number of survivors will be able to attend.
Biden awards Pope Francis the Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden is honoring Pope Francis with the highest civilian honor given by a president.
Chicago pizza place offers unique twist on Three Kings Day tradition; promotion extended after popular demand
Millions of people around the world are celebrating Jan. 6 as Three Kings Day, or The Epiphany, marking the day the three wise men brought gifts to the baby Jesus, according to Christian tradition.
Pope Francis delivers Christmas message, calls for 'silence of arms'
In his annual Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies."
Trump picks Catholic advocacy group head from Chicago suburb for Vatican ambassador
Trump’s pick to be the next ambassador to the Vatican lives in the Chicago suburbs.
Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'
Archaeologists have recently publicized the earliest known evidence of Christianity north of Italy, calling the discovery one of the "most significant testimonies of early Christianity."
Ancient Ten Commandments tablet to auction after decades in obscurity
A 1,500-year-old Byzantine tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments will be auctioned by Sotheby’s on December 18, with an estimated value of $1-2 million.
Nation's largest Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe draws thousands despite cold
Faithful worshippers braved the cold Thursday night to honor the Virgin Mary in Des Plaines.
Thousands gather in Des Plaines for annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Hundreds of thousands are already beginning to gather for a tradition that dates back about 500 years.



















