Pope Francis in critical condition after severe respiratory crisis

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.

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

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."

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

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.

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
video

Mass held on Chicago's South Side for immigrants

As anxiety grows in Chicago's immigrant community about reports of possible deportation raids, a group of Chicago priests is offering support.

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

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.

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
video

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

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
video

Maryland man pours whiskey into holy water, throws tangerines during midnight mass

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.

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'

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."

In his annual Christmas message, Pope Francis urged the world to “silence the sound of arms" and find reconciliation, “even (with) our enemies."

Archaeologists uncover earliest known evidence of Christianity north of the Alps: 'Unusual for this time'

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."

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

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.

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 pilgrimage for Our Lady of Guadalupe begins in Des Plaines

Nation’s largest pilgrimage for Our Lady of Guadalupe begins in Des Plaines

The country’s largest pilgrimage honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe kicks off this week in Des Plaines, drawing hundreds of thousands of Catholics from across the nation to celebrate the Virgin Mary.

The country’s largest pilgrimage honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe kicks off this week in Des Plaines, drawing hundreds of thousands of Catholics from across the nation to celebrate the Virgin Mary.