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.
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.
New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to $230M settlement for clergy sex abuse survivors
The archdiocese's bankruptcy case, filed in May 2020, is one of the longest-running cases related to church abuse.
Chicago faith leaders unite to oppose Trump's threats of troops, immigration raids
“Mr. Trump, you have met your match," Father Michael Pfleger said as leaders push back on immigration enforcement in Chicago.
Pope Leo XIV announces two new saints, including first canonized millennial
Carlo Acutis created a multilingual website documenting Eucharistic miracles before dying of leukemia at 15.
New program at Chicago museum explores influence of religion in America | ChicagoNOW
The American Writers Museum has a new exhibit and program that explores the influence of religion and spirituality on American history. It’s called American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture.
Pilgrim Mother statue arrives in northwest suburbs for monthlong display
Thousands of faithful parishioners gathered in the northwest suburbs on Wednesday to celebrate the arrival of the Pilgrim Mother, a life-sized sculpture brought from Mexico City.
Life-sized ‘Pilgrim Mother’ sculpture begins world journey in Des Plaines
A life-sized sculpture from Mexico City will debut Wednesday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines before beginning a global tour.
Chicago’s Killerspin gifts Pope Leo custom ping-pong table
A very unique gift from a local company is making waves all the way in Rome.
Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder, dead at 89
Dr. James Dobson, founder of the Focus on the Family Christian ministry and former advisor to five U.S. presidents, has died at 89.
Visitors retrace Pope Leo XIV’s journey on new Chicago bus tour
The Chicago pope bus tour takes off from Holy Name Cathedral, taking the historical pathway that led a local man to become Pope Leo XIV. Whether this tour is a calling or a pilgrimage, there is something for everyone.
Local priest accused of sexual abuse of a minor more than 40 years ago
A local priest has been accused of sexually abusing a minor, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago.