Theft costs Chicago church thousands of dollars in Christmas Day donations
Police are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars in donations that a Chicago church had collected for its community outreach efforts, including a soup kitchen for the homeless.
Police are investigating the theft of thousands of dollars in donations that a Chicago church had collected for its community outreach efforts, including a soup kitchen for the homeless.
Health of retired Pope Benedict XVI 'worsening,' Vatican says
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Earlier Wednesday, Pope Francis asked the faithful to pray for Benedict and went to visit his predecessor in the monastery on Vatican grounds.
Maywood church completely destroyed by fire
Fire officials say a church that caught fire in Maywood on Monday is a total loss.
Fire officials say a church that caught fire in Maywood on Monday is a total loss.
Maywood church destroyed by fire
Fire officials say a church that caught fire in Maywood on Monday is a total loss.
Fire officials say a church that caught fire in Maywood on Monday is a total loss.
Chicago church searches for new home after roof collapse displaces congregation
A South Side church is searching for a new home after a roof collapse led to the building being deemed unsafe.
A South Side church is searching for a new home after a roof collapse led to the building being deemed unsafe.
Chicago church searches for new home after roof collapse displaces congregation
A South Side church is searching for a new home after a roof collapse led to the building being deemed unsafe.
A South Side church is searching for a new home after a roof collapse led to the building being deemed unsafe.
Pritzker unveils state's Menorah before the start of Hanukkah
Known as the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is an eight-night holiday commemorating the rededication of the second Jewish temple in Jerusalem.
Known as the Jewish Festival of Lights, Hanukkah is an eight-night holiday commemorating the rededication of the second Jewish temple in Jerusalem.
Pritzker unveils state's Menorah before the start of Hanukkah
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined the Illinois Jewish Caucus at the Bilandic Building in downtown Chicago to unveil the state's Menorah.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker joined the Illinois Jewish Caucus at the Bilandic Building in downtown Chicago to unveil the state's Menorah.
Thousands make pilgrimage to Des Plaines in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Last year the celebration attracted 400,000 people.
Last year the celebration attracted 400,000 people.
'Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe' celebrations continue in Des Plaines
Celebrations continue Monday for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is the biggest celebration of its kind in the nation.
Celebrations continue Monday for the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. This is the biggest celebration of its kind in the nation.
Chicago Catholic Archdiocese reinstates Father Michael Pfleger, says 'no reason to suspect he is guilty'
"The Review Board has concluded that there is no reason to suspect Father Pfleger is guilty of these allegations," said Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich in a letter released Saturday.
"The Review Board has concluded that there is no reason to suspect Father Pfleger is guilty of these allegations," said Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich in a letter released Saturday.
Satanic Temple of Illinois unveils holiday display at state capitol
Temple members say the display is meant to bring attention to the controversy of banned books this year.
Temple members say the display is meant to bring attention to the controversy of banned books this year.
Preparations underway for Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines
Diocese leaders say the shrine in Des Plaines hosts the largest gathering in the United States.
Diocese leaders say the shrine in Des Plaines hosts the largest gathering in the United States.
Preparations underway for annual Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Preparations are underway for the annual feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Preparations are underway for the annual feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration by the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Longtime members of Chicago Catholic church sad to see beloved statue removed
Tears were shed Tuesday as work began to remove a beloved statue from a shuttered Catholic Church in Pilsen.
Tears were shed Tuesday as work began to remove a beloved statue from a shuttered Catholic Church in Pilsen.
Beloved statue removed from Catholic church in Pilsen
Tears were shed Tuesday as work began to remove a beloved statue from a shuttered Catholic church in Pilsen.
Tears were shed Tuesday as work began to remove a beloved statue from a shuttered Catholic church in Pilsen.
Pope Francis prays for World Cup to be occasion for peace
Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.
Pope Francis is a life-long soccer fan and has long promoted sport as a way of promoting solidarity and fraternity.
Supporters of Father Michael Pfleger call for his reinstatement after new sex abuse allegations
A loud and passionate group gathered Thursday outside the Archdiocese of Chicago offices, demanding they get their pastor back.
A loud and passionate group gathered Thursday outside the Archdiocese of Chicago offices, demanding they get their pastor back.
Supporters of Fr. Michael Pfleger call for his reinstatement after new sex abuse allegations
A loud and passionate group gathered Thursday outside the Archdiocese of Chicago offices, demanding they get their pastor back.
A loud and passionate group gathered Thursday outside the Archdiocese of Chicago offices, demanding they get their pastor back.
Parishioners rally in defense of Fr. Michael Pfleger after new allegations
Supporters of Father Michael Pfleger are standing up for him after new child sex abuse allegations prompted the Archdiocese of Chicago to remove him from his ministry while the allegation is investigated.
Supporters of Father Michael Pfleger are standing up for him after new child sex abuse allegations prompted the Archdiocese of Chicago to remove him from his ministry while the allegation is investigated.