Pope Francis, in Christmas Day blessing, begs for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, “is a place of sorrow and silence" this year, Pope Francis lamented as he pleaded for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Cardinal Cupich brings hope, comfort to Lurie Children's patients on Christmas Eve
Children who are spending Christmas at Lurie Children's Hospital had a special visitor on Sunday.
Children who are spending Christmas at Lurie Children's Hospital had a special visitor on Sunday.
Cardinal Cupich brings hope, comfort to Lurie Children's patients on Christmas Eve
Children who are spending Christmas at Lurie Children's Hospital had a special visitor on Sunday.
Children who are spending Christmas at Lurie Children's Hospital had a special visitor on Sunday.
Christmas events canceled in Bethlehem due to Israel-Hamas war
The Israel-Hamas war has forced Christmas celebrations in the biblical birthplace of Jesus to be called off: "This year, without the Christmas tree and without lights, there’s just darkness."
The Israel-Hamas war has forced Christmas celebrations in the biblical birthplace of Jesus to be called off: "This year, without the Christmas tree and without lights, there’s just darkness."
The Rev. Pfleger plans to bless same-sex couple following pope’s declaration
When Pope Francis announced Monday that priests can now bless same-sex couples, it was difficult to say when the first blessings would happen.
When Pope Francis announced Monday that priests can now bless same-sex couples, it was difficult to say when the first blessings would happen.
'Total surrender and dedication to Jesus': Watch Hulk Hogan get baptized in Florida
Former WWE and reality TV star Hulk Hogan dedicated his life to Christ recently in Florida.
Former WWE and reality TV star Hulk Hogan dedicated his life to Christ recently in Florida.
Historic Chicago Greek Orthodox Church finds new home in Schiller Park
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church left its old building after going through bankruptcy.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church left its old building after going through bankruptcy.
Historic Chicago Greek Orthodox Church finds new home in Schiller Park
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church left its old building after going through bankruptcy.
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church left its old building after going through bankruptcy.
Chicago Cardinal Cupich responds to Pope Francis ruling priests can bless same-sex couples
Pope Francis has formally approved new rules allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, but it isn't without some mixed emotions.
Pope Francis has formally approved new rules allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, but it isn't without some mixed emotions.
Chicago reacts after Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex couples
Pope Francis has formally approved new rules allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, but it isn't without some mixed emotions.
Pope Francis has formally approved new rules allowing priests to bless same-sex couples, but it isn't without some mixed emotions.
Mixed reactions arise after Pope Francis says priests can bless same-sex unions
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples but it isn't without some mixed reactions.
Pope Francis has formally approved allowing priests to bless same-sex couples but it isn't without some mixed reactions.
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.
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.
From Mexico City to Des Plaines, Catholics converge to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe
From Mexico City to Des Plaines, Catholics came together Tuesday in honor of the Virgin Mary, and many traveled hundreds of miles for the occasion.
From Mexico City to Des Plaines, Catholics came together Tuesday in honor of the Virgin Mary, and many traveled hundreds of miles for the occasion.
Thousands flock to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe' in Des Plaines
Thousands made the pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe for the day of events taking place in Des Plaines.
Thousands made the pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe for the day of events taking place in Des Plaines.
In celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, thousands flock to Des Plaines shrine
In celebration of the Feast of Our lady of Guadalupe, thousands of people are making their annual pilgrimage to her shrine in Des Plaines.
In celebration of the Feast of Our lady of Guadalupe, thousands of people are making their annual pilgrimage to her shrine in Des Plaines.
Thousands flock to Des Plaines shrine in celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
In celebration of the Feast of Our lady of Guadalupe, thousands of people are making their annual pilgrimage to her shrine in Des Plaines.
In celebration of the Feast of Our lady of Guadalupe, thousands of people are making their annual pilgrimage to her shrine in Des Plaines.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
Victims of child abuse in the Catholic Church spoke out Thursday, calling on church leaders to do more to expose predatory priests.