Oklahoma pastor faces human trafficking, sexual battery charges
An Oklahoma City-area pastor is facing new charges after investigators say he exploited and trafficked members of his congregation.
Pope Leo calls for 'deep reflection' about treatment of detained migrants in the United States
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday called for reflection on how detained migrants are treated in the U.S. and emphasized the need for their spiritual care.
Chicago's Catholic leader speaks out on immigration crackdown | The Chicago Report
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich on Tuesday reaffirmed the Archdiocese of Chicago’s solidarity with migrants, condemning recent immigration raids and detentions that he said "wound the soul of our city."
Cardinal Cupich condemns ICE raids, voices support for undocumented immigrants
In a rare public statement, Cardinal Blase Cupich criticized recent ICE raids in Chicago, saying they’ve torn families apart, frightened children, and wounded the city’s soul.
Chicago archbishop condemns immigration crackdown: 'We will not be silent'
Cardinal Blase J. Cupich on Tuesday reaffirmed the Archdiocese of Chicago’s solidarity with migrants, condemning recent immigration raids and detentions that he said "wound the soul of our city."
Chicago archbishop weighs in on Trump's immigration crackdown
Chicago Archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich released a video statement on Tuesday, standing with undocumented immigrants.
'Text With Jesus' AI chatbot app grows rapidly despite blasphemy criticism
App creator Stéphane Peter tells FOX Business no pastors were directly involved in Text With Jesus' development.
Waukegan priest accused of grooming, sexual misconduct toward seminarians
A Waukegan priest has been accused of grooming and sexual misconduct involving seminaries, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Sister Jean funeral: Loyola says final farewell to longtime chaplain, school icon
Loyola legend Sister Jean, whose faith and joy inspired the nation during the school’s 2018 March Madness run, will be laid to rest today at age 106.
Video captures suspects stealing trailer from Chicago church
A West Side church is relying on faith after their trailer was stolen.
Gary?s oldest church welcomes its first female pastor
Reverend Nicole Guns, a Virginia native and trailblazing leader in the National Baptist Convention, is making history this weekend as she?s formally installed as the first-ever female pastor of Gary?s First Baptist Church.
Loyola to honor Sister Jean with wake and funeral Mass this week
Loyola University Chicago will honor its beloved chaplain, Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, with a wake and funeral Mass this week following her death at age 106.
Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report
The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.
Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, urges migrant welcome as crackdown underway in hometown
Pope Leo XIV urged labor union leaders from Chicago on Thursday to advocate for immigrants and welcome minorities into their ranks, weighing in as the Trump administration crackdown on immigrants intensifies in the pontiff’s hometown.
Pope intervenes in US abortion debate by raising what it really means to be pro-life
Pope Leo XIV has intervened for the first time in an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.
Russell M. Nelson, oldest LDS president, dies at 101
Russell M. Nelson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the oldest leader in the faith’s history, died Saturday at his home in Salt Lake City at the age of 101.
Chicago suburb parish to be renamed after first millennial saint
As two suburban parishes combine, they will rename the new church after the first millennial saint, St. Carlos Acutis.
Pope Leo XIV to send rare video message to Chicago ALS Walk | ChicagoLIVE
In a powerful gesture of solidarity, Pope Leo XIV will deliver a special five-minute video message of hope, love, and compassion to thousands gathering at Soldier Field this Saturday for the Les Turner ALS Walk for Life ? the Midwest?s largest ALS fundraising event. The message, requested by his longtime friend Rev. Jim Halstead, an Augustinian priest from Chicago living with ALS, will serve as both encouragement and a reminder of the urgent need for continued research into the devastating disease.
Dolton native Pope Leo XIV celebrates 70th birthday, given Portillo’s cake
Pope Leo XIV turned 70 years old on Sunday and was given a hometown treat to celebrate.
Happy 70th birthday to Chicago area native Pope Leo XIV!
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday. Locals were planning multiple events to celebrate and honor the Chicago area native.