Faithful mourn Benedict XVI at funeral presided over by pope
Pope Francis joined tens of thousands of faithful in bidding farewell to Benedict XVI at a rare requiem Mass Thursday for a dead pope presided over by a living one, ending an unprecedented decade for the Catholic Church that was triggered by the German theologian?s decision to retire.
Pope Francis joined tens of thousands of faithful in bidding farewell to Benedict XVI at a rare requiem Mass Thursday for a dead pope presided over by a living one, ending an unprecedented decade for the Catholic Church that was triggered by the German theologian?s decision to retire.
Chicago honors memory of Pope Benedict with special mass
Chicago honored the memory of the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI with a special mass Monday.
Chicago honored the memory of the Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI with a special mass Monday.
Chicago honors memory of Pope Benedict with special mass
Chicago honored the memory of the Pope Emeritus Benedict with a special mass Monday.
Chicago honored the memory of the Pope Emeritus Benedict with a special mass Monday.
Tens of thousands view Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's body at Vatican
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
Vatican security officials estimated that by mid-afternoon Monday, some 40,000 people had filed by the retired pontiff's body.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI’s reported last words: ‘Lord, I love you’
The basilica is set to host Benedict’s coffin for three days of viewing that start Monday.
The basilica is set to host Benedict’s coffin for three days of viewing that start Monday.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI dead at 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died Saturday.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign, died Saturday.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, first pontiff to resign in 600 years, dead at 95
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job, died Saturday. He was 95.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the shy German theologian who tried to reawaken Christianity in a secularized Europe but will forever be remembered as the first pontiff in 600 years to resign from the job, died Saturday. He was 95.
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.