Palm Sunday celebrations held in Chicago and in Jerusalem
Christians around the world gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, including those at Holy Name Cathedral in River North.
Christians around the world gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, including those at Holy Name Cathedral in River North.
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich submits resignation letter to Pope, a formality
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich has submitted a resignation letter to the Pope, but it is largely a formality.
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich has submitted a resignation letter to the Pope, but it is largely a formality.
Man bursts into Chicago mosque, makes offensive statements and shatters door
An intruder burst into a Loop mosque and blurted offensive statements to congregants during nightly prayers Sunday, police and shaken mosque leaders said.
An intruder burst into a Loop mosque and blurted offensive statements to congregants during nightly prayers Sunday, police and shaken mosque leaders said.
Gold ring with mark of Christ lost 500 years ago recently found in excellent condition
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century.
Carved with the figure of Christ, the ring dates to the beginning of the 15th Century.
Chicago church's fish frys serve up Lenten tradition with drive-thru convenience
St. Ferdinand in Belmont Craigin has been hosting fish frys for the past 33 years. They've got it down pat, even offering a drive-thru option.
St. Ferdinand in Belmont Craigin has been hosting fish frys for the past 33 years. They've got it down pat, even offering a drive-thru option.
Chicago church's fish frys serve up Lenten tradition with drive-thru convenience
We are midway through Lent, and many Catholics refrain from eating meat on Fridays as a form of fasting.
We are midway through Lent, and many Catholics refrain from eating meat on Fridays as a form of fasting.
Donors save 100-year-old Catholic school in Cicero from closure
St. Frances of Rome School in Cicero has been saved from closure this summer after donors came forward to keep the school open.
St. Frances of Rome School in Cicero has been saved from closure this summer after donors came forward to keep the school open.
Commuters participate in Ash Wednesday at Union Station
For many Catholics, their commute was interrupted by a re-direct toward their spirituality this Ash Wednesday – here in the middle of Union Station.
For many Catholics, their commute was interrupted by a re-direct toward their spirituality this Ash Wednesday – here in the middle of Union Station.
Ash Wednesday on the go at Union Station
If you can't get to church this Ash Wednesday, they're bringing church to you. Fox 32's Joanie Lum was live at Union Station this morning where she spoke with many commuters who participated in the religious holiday on their way to work.
If you can't get to church this Ash Wednesday, they're bringing church to you. Fox 32's Joanie Lum was live at Union Station this morning where she spoke with many commuters who participated in the religious holiday on their way to work.
Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.
Too pretty? Easter poster depicting fresh-faced Jesus prompts criticism in Spain
The poster is an annual tradition in predominantly Catholic Spain, but this year's version is generating controversy for its depiction of Jesus.
The poster is an annual tradition in predominantly Catholic Spain, but this year's version is generating controversy for its depiction of Jesus.
Catholic cardinal from Jerusalem visits Chicago area, calls for a ceasefire in Gaza
Hundreds of Arab Catholics flocked to Mass in Chicago Ridge on Saturday as the pope’s representative in the Middle East greeted them, participated in the ceremony and pushed for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Hundreds of Arab Catholics flocked to Mass in Chicago Ridge on Saturday as the pope’s representative in the Middle East greeted them, participated in the ceremony and pushed for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Cardinal Pizzaballa pays special visit to Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church
The Chicago-area Arab Catholic community welcomed a special guest on Saturday afternoon.
The Chicago-area Arab Catholic community welcomed a special guest on Saturday afternoon.
Cardinal Pizzaballa visits Our Lady of the Ridge Catholic Church
The Chicago-area Arab Catholic community welcomed a special guest on Saturday afternoon.
The Chicago-area Arab Catholic community welcomed a special guest on Saturday afternoon.
More U.S. adults now identify their religion as 'none' than anything else
A recent study by Pew Research finds that nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation.
A recent study by Pew Research finds that nearly 30% of Americans say they have no religious affiliation.
Pope Francis condemns surrogacy as 'despicable,' calls for global ban
Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
Pope Francis called Monday for a universal ban on what he called the “despicable” practice of surrogate motherhood, as he included the “commercialization” of pregnancy in an annual speech listing threats to global peace and human dignity.
Shia LaBeouf converts to Catholicism, was confirmed at New Year's Eve Mass
Actor Shia LaBeouf has converted to Catholicism.
Actor Shia LaBeouf has converted to Catholicism.
Rapper Ye issues a Hebrew apology for previous antisemitic comments
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday.
The rapper formerly known as Kanye West, who has a long history of making antisemitic comments, apologized to the Jewish community in an Instagram post written in Hebrew on Tuesday.
Cook County Jail inmates attend Christmas mass
Inmates at Cook County Jail attended Christmas worship Monday morning.
Inmates at Cook County Jail attended Christmas worship Monday morning.
Chicago church delivers Christmas cheer
Volunteers with Saint Sabina delivered meals and toys to those who needed it most this year.
Volunteers with Saint Sabina delivered meals and toys to those who needed it most this year.