Pope Francis suffers bronchospasm in health setback

The Vatican said the pope responded well to the treatment, with a good level of gas exchange, and remained conscious and alert at all times.

Christianity seeing rebound, but 'generational replacement' lags: Survey

More people are reporting praying and attending religious services less, which can be contributed to a "generational replacement" gap, a new survey says.

Pope Francis improves slightly, resumes some work, Vatican says

Pope Francis is still receiving supplemental oxygen, and the Vatican said he received the Eucharist Monday morning and resumed working in the afternoon.

Pope Francis remains in critical condition
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The Vatican released an update on Pope Francis on Sunday, saying he had a "peaceful night" but is still in critical condition.

Pope Francis is alert, but in pain after hospitalization, Vatican says
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A first-person written message from Pope Francis was shared Sunday as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church continues his hospitalization in Rome.

Pope Francis in critical condition, The Vatican says
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The pope's condition got worse Saturday morning as the pontiff is receiving treatment for pneumonia.

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.

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.

Mass held on Chicago's South Side for immigrants
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As anxiety grows in Chicago's immigrant community about reports of possible deportation raids, a group of Chicago priests is offering support.

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.

Chicago's Rosca pizza becomes a hit, extending promotion after popular demand
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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.

Maryland man pours whiskey into holy water, throws tangerines during midnight mass
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A Maryland man turned water into whiskey on Christmas Eve, but this was no miracle. The local sheriff's office said Thomas Von Goetz poured whiskey into the holy water during a midnight mass event.

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."