Chicagoans pray for Pope Leo XIV ahead of lung surgery
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Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove a small, localized lung nodule as Chicago Catholics gather to pray for his recovery.

Pope Leo XIV to have lung surgery for nodular lesion, Vatican says
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The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery this week for a nodular lesion in his lung, with the recovery time expected to be a week.

Pentagon creates new 'Office of Religious Affairs'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is launching the Office of Religious Affairs as he expands his ongoing faith-focused reforms across the military.

Century-old City Methodist Church in Gary slated for demolition

City Methodist Church, which has fallen into severe disrepair since its closure in 1975, is slated for demolition.

City Methodist Church in Gary to be demolished
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A century-old church in Gary is slated for demolition despite years of work trying to save it. 

Pfleger reinstated after sexual abuse allegation review
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Father Michael Pfleger has been reinstated at St. Sabina Parish after an independent review of a sexual abuse allegation against him found there was no reason to believe he was guilty, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Monday.

Father Michael Pfleger speaks after reinstatement at St. Sabina

Father Michael Pfleger has been reinstated at St. Sabina Parish after an independent review of a sexual abuse allegation against him found there was no reason to believe he was guilty, the Archdiocese of Chicago announced Monday.

Supporters of Father Pfleger rally outside Chicago Archdiocese
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Supporters of Fr. Michael Pfleger gathered outside the Archdiocese of Chicago on Wednesday to call for his reinstatement at Saint Sabina Church.

Supporters of Father Pfleger rally outside Chicago Archdiocese

Supporters of Fr. Michael Pfleger gathered outside the Archdiocese of Chicago on Wednesday to call for his reinstatement at Saint Sabina Church.

Advocacy group Sikhs for Justice to call for Sikh sovereignty through referendum in Indianapolis
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Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) is holding an unofficial non-binding referendum vote in Indianapolis Sunday on seceding from India to form an independent Sikh state. SFJ General Counsel Gurpatwant Singh Pannun joins ChicagoLIVE to explain the movement and what the group is planning for this weekend. 

Historic East Chicago church receives $150K for restoration
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A historic East Chicago church designed by late Black Chicago architect Wendell Campbell is receiving $150,000 to help restore the building to its original glory.

Archaeologists unearth secret church tied to Council of Nicaea, Christianity's defining moment

Archaeologists in Turkey believe they've made a groundbreaking discovery, possibly uncovering the remains of a church they believe hosted the First Council of Nicaea, one of the most pivotal events in the history of Christianity.

Thousands expected for 33-mile Polish religious pilgrimage from Chicago to Indiana | ChicagoLIVE
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The annual Polish Marian Pilgrimage walk kicks off tomorrow, with as many as 5,000 people expected to make the journey from Chicago to Indiana. Father Irek Bem joins Chicago LIVE to share more about the tradition.