Chicago reacts after Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex couples
Pope Francis has formally approved new rules allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, but it isn't without some mixed emotions.
Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions, requests shouldn't be matter of moral analysis
The Vatican issued a new document explaining a radical change in Vatican policy by insisting that people seeking God’s love and mercy shouldn’t be subject to “an exhaustive moral analysis" to receive it.
From Mexico City to Des Plaines, Catholics converge to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe
From Mexico City to Des Plaines, Catholics came together Tuesday in honor of the Virgin Mary, and many traveled hundreds of miles for the occasion.
In celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, thousands flock to Des Plaines shrine
In celebration of the Feast of Our lady of Guadalupe, thousands of people are making their annual pilgrimage to her shrine in Des Plaines.
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe prepares for annual pilgrimage after chapel arson
Beginning Monday morning, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are expected to descend on the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in northwest suburban Des Plaines.
Child abuse victims call on Catholic church to do more to out predators
Victims of child abuse in the Catholic Church spoke out Thursday, calling on church leaders to do more to expose predatory priests.
Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu
Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.
Former CPS student awarded $150,000 in religious freedom suit over ‘Hinduistic’ meditation program
A federal judge has awarded $150,000 in damages and legal fees to a former Chicago Public Schools student who said she was forced to participate in “Hinduistic rituals” that violated her constitutional religious rights.
'Angels, demons, spirits and souls do exist,' says exorcist priest who warns against Ouija board use
Ouija boards and other attempts to converse with the dead are spiritually dangerous practices that should not be viewed as innocent fun, an exorcist priest told Fox News Digital.
Cupich removes retired priest pending investigation into abuse allegation
A retired Chicago area priest has been removed from ministry pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct involving a minor.
'Reeling in pain': Chicago interfaith prayer gathering calls for immediate end to violence in Gaza
A Chicago interfaith prayer gathering took place Tuesday afternoon outside of Grace Place in the Loop. Attendees at the gathering were calling for an immediate end to violence in Gaza.
Week in Review: Boy killed in hate crime • Alderman targets street takeovers • risky social media challenge
A 6-year-old boy and his mother were attacked over their Muslim faith in a Chicago suburb, resulting in the boy's death; an alderman is calling for a new approach to thwart 'street takeovers; and a viral social media trend is landing teens in custody.
