Pope Francis undergoes hospital checkup after coming down with the flu

Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said.

Former CPS student awarded $150,000 in religious freedom suit over ‘Hinduistic’ meditation program

A federal judge has awarded $150,000 in damages and legal fees to a former Chicago Public Schools student who said she was forced to participate in “Hinduistic rituals” that violated her constitutional religious rights.

Cupich removes retired priest pending investigation into abuse allegation

A retired Chicago area priest has been removed from ministry pending an investigation into allegations of misconduct involving a minor.

'Reeling in pain': Chicago interfaith prayer gathering calls for immediate end to violence in Gaza

A Chicago interfaith prayer gathering took place Tuesday afternoon outside of Grace Place in the Loop. Attendees at the gathering were calling for an immediate end to violence in Gaza.

Chicago interfaith prayer gathering calls for end to violence in Gaza
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Attendees at an interfaith prayer gathering Tuesday afternoon in Chicago are calling for an immediate end to violence in Gaza. Organizers say there will be both Israeli and Palestinian representation at the event.

Week in Review: Boy killed in hate crime • Alderman targets street takeovers • risky social media challenge

A 6-year-old boy and his mother were attacked over their Muslim faith in a Chicago suburb, resulting in the boy's death; an alderman is calling for a new approach to thwart 'street takeovers; and a viral social media trend is landing teens in custody.

Chicago-area rabbi to travel to Israel providing support
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A delegation of 25 rabbis from the United States is heading to Israel this weekend including Rabbi Yitzchok Wolf. The faith leaders will spend four days in Israel to inspire and uplift the spirit of a nation in tremendous pain.

Pope Francis suggests blessings for same-sex couples

Pope Francis has suggested there might be ways to bless same-sex unions. The Vatican on Monday published a letter Francis wrote to five cardinals on July 11 after receiving a list of five questions, or “dubia,” from them a day earlier.

Chipotle faces federal lawsuit over allegations of religious harassment and retaliation

A federal agency has sued the restaurant chain Chipotle, accusing it of religious harassment and retaliation after a manager at a Kansas location forcibly removed an employee's hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.

Sacred suburban shrine rebuilds after arson
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After several months of planning and fundraising, a chapel located at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe is being revived.

Rev. Marshall Hatch celebrates 30 years at New Mount Pilgrim Church
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Thirty years in a single job is quite an accomplishment. But 30 years leading one of the city's biggest churches? That's a blessing.

Century-old Joliet church faces financial battle after Ponzi scheme scandal

After serving the Joliet community through its ministry for more than a century, Messiah Lutheran Church is facing its very own judgment day.