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.

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.

Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe prepares for annual pilgrimage
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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.

Our Lady of Guadalupe: Details released on this year's observance
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The largest gathering in the country that celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe happens every December in Des Plaines, and on Thursday morning, the Archdiocese of Chicago released more details about this year's observance, set for Monday and Tuesday of next week.

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.

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.

Chicago interfaith prayer gathering calls for end to violence in Gaza
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Attendees at an interfaith prayer gathering Tuesday afternoon in Chicago are calling for an immediate end to violence in Gaza. Organizers say there will be both Israeli and Palestinian representation at the event.