After-school 'Satan club' in Illinois district elicits 'concern,' superintendent response
Some parents are angry about their children's exposure to information about the club, apparently prompting the superintendent of schools to weigh in.
Some parents are angry about their children's exposure to information about the club, apparently prompting the superintendent of schools to weigh in.
Pope Francis baptizes 16 babies in Sistine Chapel after pandemic break
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, resuming a decades-old Vatican tradition that had been interrupted last year by the pandemic.
Pope Francis baptized 16 babies in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, resuming a decades-old Vatican tradition that had been interrupted last year by the pandemic.
Pope criticizes couples who adopt pets instead of children: 'a form of selfishness'
Pope Francis on Wednesday branded couples who adopt pets instead of children as "selfish" as part of a call to resolve the "demographic winter" that the West faces.
Pope Francis on Wednesday branded couples who adopt pets instead of children as "selfish" as part of a call to resolve the "demographic winter" that the West faces.
Illinois Satanic Temple displays deity at Illinois Capitol
A Satanic deity from the Illinois Satanic Temple is displayed in the collection of holiday traditions.
A Satanic deity from the Illinois Satanic Temple is displayed in the collection of holiday traditions.
Pope Francis celebrates 85th birthday as reform hits stride
Pope Francis turns 85 on Dec. 17, a milestone as he continues efforts to make the Catholic Church more attuned to the laity.
Pope Francis turns 85 on Dec. 17, a milestone as he continues efforts to make the Catholic Church more attuned to the laity.
Pastor raising money for community center by sleeping on roof for 100 days
Pastor Corey Brooks is committed to sleeping outside for 100 days in order to raise money for a community center in Woodlawn.
Pastor Corey Brooks is committed to sleeping outside for 100 days in order to raise money for a community center in Woodlawn.
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines welcomes back pilgrims this year
The shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines is welcoming back pilgrims for the 2021 celebration that honors the Patroness of the Americas.
The shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines is welcoming back pilgrims for the 2021 celebration that honors the Patroness of the Americas.
Pro-life, pro-choice supporters rally in Chicago as Supreme Court debates Mississippi's abortion ban
Protesters gathered outside the United States Supreme Court Wednesday as justices heard arguments on Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban.
Protesters gathered outside the United States Supreme Court Wednesday as justices heard arguments on Mississippi's 15-week abortion ban.
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines to host 2021 celebration
The shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines is welcoming back pilgrims for the 2021 celebration that honors the Patroness of the Americas.
The shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines is welcoming back pilgrims for the 2021 celebration that honors the Patroness of the Americas.
Suburbanites celebrate Hanukkah in Aurora with menorah lighting at Fox Valley Mall
The City of Aurora said the mall's location on Route 59 allowed people from Aurora, Naperville and other nearby communities to celebrate at this first-of-its-kind event.
The City of Aurora said the mall's location on Route 59 allowed people from Aurora, Naperville and other nearby communities to celebrate at this first-of-its-kind event.
Survey: Few Americans blame God for COVID-19 pandemic, other tragedies
A large majority of U.S. adults believe that most of the suffering in the world comes from people rather than from God, according to surveys from the Pew Research Center.
A large majority of U.S. adults believe that most of the suffering in the world comes from people rather than from God, according to surveys from the Pew Research Center.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic church in Chicago closes after 105 years
The closure is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago's “Renew My Church” plan - a restructuring effort that groups several churches and schools into 3 new parishes.
The closure is part of the Archdiocese of Chicago's “Renew My Church” plan - a restructuring effort that groups several churches and schools into 3 new parishes.
Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks sleeping outside for 100 days to raise money for community center
Chicago’s famous “Rooftop Pastor“ is back up on the roof again. Pastor Corey Brooks plans to spend 100 days living outdoors on top of some freight containers, in an effort to raise millions of dollars for a community center in Woodlawn.
Chicago’s famous “Rooftop Pastor“ is back up on the roof again. Pastor Corey Brooks plans to spend 100 days living outdoors on top of some freight containers, in an effort to raise millions of dollars for a community center in Woodlawn.
Mausoleum opened on anniversary of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin's death
A mausoleum where eight Chicago Catholic leaders are interred was briefly opened to the public to mark the 25th anniversary of the death of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin.
A mausoleum where eight Chicago Catholic leaders are interred was briefly opened to the public to mark the 25th anniversary of the death of Cardinal Joseph Bernardin.
Tennessee pastor tackles suspect who pulled out gun during church service, police say
A quick-thinking pastor in Nashville and a handful of congregants managed to tackle and disarm a suspect police said brandished a firearm during a Sunday morning service.
A quick-thinking pastor in Nashville and a handful of congregants managed to tackle and disarm a suspect police said brandished a firearm during a Sunday morning service.
Chicago pastor to spend 100 days in tent to raise money for new community center
Chicago's 'Rooftop Pastor" is getting ready to do it all over again.
Chicago's 'Rooftop Pastor" is getting ready to do it all over again.
Defrocked priest and convicted child molester Daniel McCormack released from state custody
Defrocked priest and convicted child molester Daniel McCormack has been released from state custody.
Defrocked priest and convicted child molester Daniel McCormack has been released from state custody.
Bartlett priest reinstated after 'insufficient evidence' found in investigation into sexual abuse
The priest of a church in Bartlett has been reinstated after an investigation into sexual abuse.
The priest of a church in Bartlett has been reinstated after an investigation into sexual abuse.
Biden receives Communion in Rome amid abortion debate in US
While President Joe Biden regularly receives Communion in his home dioceses in Washington and Delaware, it was significant that he also received Communion in Rome.
While President Joe Biden regularly receives Communion in his home dioceses in Washington and Delaware, it was significant that he also received Communion in Rome.
Biden: Pope Francis told him he should 'keep receiving communion'
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.
President Joe Biden said the issue of abortion did not come up in his meeting with Pope Francis, but that the pontiff said he should keep receiving Communion.