Chicago church expands 'Food for Life' food pantry
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New Life Covenant Church Southeast is expanding its Food for Life food pantry to 79th Street, furthering its mission to help feed people. Church founder and lead pastor John Hannah talks about why he wanted to expand the food pantry and what you can do to help support its mission.

St. Margaret of Scotland Church celebrates 150th anniversary | ChicagoLIVE
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St. Margaret of Scotland Church is celebrating its 150th anniversary. Alfreda Rogers joins ChicagoLIVE to share the history behind the milestone and what the church has planned for the celebration.

Supporters rally behind Father Pfleger amid new sex abuse allegations
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Parishioners and supporters of St. Sabina are standing by Father Pfleger following new sex abuse allegations. During a press conference earlier today, they called on the Archdiocese of Chicago to change how it handles abuse claims.

St. Sabina defends Father Pfleger amid new sex abuse allegations
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St. Sabina leadership and supporters stand by Father Michael Pfleger following new sex abuse allegations. Commonweal Senior Correspondent Heidi Schlumpf joins The Loop to discuss the latest developments.

St. Sabina parishioners defend Father Pfleger after sexual abuse allegations

Leadership and members of St. Sabina Church gathered Friday morning to defend Fr. Michael Pfleger who was recently accused of sexually abusing a minor roughly 30 years ago.

Father Pfleger supporters react to latest sex abuse claims: 'We want him back'
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Father Michael Pfleger was removed by the Chicago Archdiocese amid an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a former St. Sabina student dating back to the 90s.

Ex-youth pastor arrested in 20-year-old death of wife at Zion National Park

Former youth pastor David Vander Meer has been arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud in connection with the 2006 death of his wife, Bernadette Vander Meer, at Utah's Zion National Park.

Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools

The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.

Chicago pastor says man confronted, pushed him during Pilsen street sermon

A pastor was assaulted while preaching on a street corner in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, according to video of the incident and witnesses who were present.

Chicago pastor says man confronted, pushed him during Pilsen street sermon
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A pastor was assaulted while preaching on a street corner in Chicago's Pilsen neighborhood, according to video of the incident and witnesses who were present.

Chicago faith leaders plan alternative 'Teen Takeover' focused on safety and community
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Pastor John F. Hannah discusses a new youth-focused event designed to provide a safe, positive alternative to recent violent gatherings by bringing teens together through community, mentorship and purpose.

Priest removed as exorcist after remarks about UFOs and demons

A prominent Catholic priest was removed from his role as an exorcist in his archdiocese after comments he made linking UFOs to the presence of demon activity in a recent Facebook post.

Chicago mayor sees Pope Leo XIV as key ally on social justice, migration after Vatican meeting

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson cast Pope Leo XIV as a powerful global ally on social justice, migration and reparations after meeting the Chicago-born pontiff at the Vatican, saying their shared roots and priorities could help amplify efforts to protect vulnerable communities.

Pope calls for strong AI regulations in new manifesto

Pope Leo XIV released his eagerly awaited manifesto demanding tougher regulations and oversight for artificial intelligence as he considers the technology a challenge facing the world today.

San Diego mosque shooting: Police were searching for teens before bloodshed

Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.

Former beauty mogul, co-founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics left his fortune and will soon be ordained a priest

He was once a beauty industry mogul behind a globally popular Bay Area-based cosmetic company, but after walking away from his fortune, Scott-Vincent Borba, is now on the brink of being ordained a priest in the Catholic Church.

How a Chicago bank teller once hung up on Pope Leo, who reportedly called from the Vatican to fix a number

A Chicago bank teller once hung up on Pope Leo, the first American pope, after he called from the Vatican to update his phone number on his account, one of his good friends recounted to a parish in late April.