German Catholics will bless same-sex couples, defying Vatican ban
Germany’s powerful Catholic progressives are openly defying a recent Holy See pronouncement that priests cannot bless same-sex unions.
Germany’s powerful Catholic progressives are openly defying a recent Holy See pronouncement that priests cannot bless same-sex unions.
Italian judge on the path to sainthood after getting killed by mobsters
A magistrate slain by mobsters in Sicily and praised by two popes has been beatified by the Roman Catholic church on Sunday in the last formal step before possible sainthood.
A magistrate slain by mobsters in Sicily and praised by two popes has been beatified by the Roman Catholic church on Sunday in the last formal step before possible sainthood.
Catholic bishops debate if Biden should receive communion given abortion stance
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion
There’s a deep gulf between Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco and Bishop Robert McElroy of San Diego in the high-stakes debate over whether politicians who support abortion rights should be denied Communion
Clergy sex abuse probe launched by Wisconsin AG Josh Kaul
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a statewide initiative, led by the Wisconsin DOJ, which will review reports of clergy and faith leader abuse.
Attorney General Josh Kaul announced a statewide initiative, led by the Wisconsin DOJ, which will review reports of clergy and faith leader abuse.
Cupich accuses St. Sabina of ‘inappropriate and intimidating tactics’ toward Pfleger abuse investigators
Cardinal Blase Cupich blasted the tactics, specifically an effort to “flood the archdiocese’s phone lines dedicated to receiving calls from victims and civil authorities,” as “offensive and an injustice,” saying they may discourage others who are trying to report abuse and hamper authorities’ ability to reach the archdiocese.
Cardinal Blase Cupich blasted the tactics, specifically an effort to “flood the archdiocese’s phone lines dedicated to receiving calls from victims and civil authorities,” as “offensive and an injustice,” saying they may discourage others who are trying to report abuse and hamper authorities’ ability to reach the archdiocese.
Bartlett priest accused of sexual abusing minor, asked to step aside
Zach Hiner, executive director of SNAP, talks about recent sex abuse allegations levied against Bartlett priest Father Christopher Ciomek.
Zach Hiner, executive director of SNAP, talks about recent sex abuse allegations levied against Bartlett priest Father Christopher Ciomek.
Priest in Bartlett under investigation after allegation of child sexual abuse
The Archdiocese of Chicago said on Saturday that Father Christopher Ciomek of Saint Peter Damian Parish has been accused of molesting a minor about 30 years ago.
The Archdiocese of Chicago said on Saturday that Father Christopher Ciomek of Saint Peter Damian Parish has been accused of molesting a minor about 30 years ago.
Stylish 82-year-old woman inspires the internet with virtual church outfits
La Verne Ford Wimberly has attracted national attention for wearing her Sunday best despite her church holding service virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
La Verne Ford Wimberly has attracted national attention for wearing her Sunday best despite her church holding service virtually amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fr. Pfleger 'forbidden' to attend public events, activities until sexual abuse investigation is over
Fr. Michael Pfleger said he is "forbidden" to be present at "any public events or activities" until the investigation into accusations against the reverand is over. This includes any events that take place this Easter weekend.
Fr. Michael Pfleger said he is "forbidden" to be present at "any public events or activities" until the investigation into accusations against the reverand is over. This includes any events that take place this Easter weekend.
Some Holy Land sites reopen as Christians mark Good Friday
Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down.
Christians in the Holy Land are marking Good Friday this year amid signs the coronavirus crisis is winding down.
US church membership falls below 50% for 1st time in nearly a century
For the first time since the late 1930s, less than half of Americans say they belong to a church, synagogue or mosque, according to a new Gallup poll.
For the first time since the late 1930s, less than half of Americans say they belong to a church, synagogue or mosque, according to a new Gallup poll.
'The ARK' helping feed hundreds of families for Passover
Marna Goldwin, CEO of The ARK, talks about their distribution of Passover foods for Jewish families in the Chicago area.
Marna Goldwin, CEO of The ARK, talks about their distribution of Passover foods for Jewish families in the Chicago area.
Married 66 years, Florida husband and wife die minutes apart from COVID-19
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
Bill and Esther Ilnisky spent nearly seven decades together, traveling the world as Christian ministers and missionaries before settling down in Florida to preach. After both were hospitalized with COVID-19, they were put in the same hospice room, where they died just minutes apart from each other.
Father Tom Hurley of Chicago's Old St. Patrick's Church is stepping down
"I love Old St. Pat's and its mission with all my heart," Father Tom Hurley said in an emotional message on Sunday. "I have done my best to keep a joyful, strong, positive exterior, but it has come at the cost of my own health and well-being."
"I love Old St. Pat's and its mission with all my heart," Father Tom Hurley said in an emotional message on Sunday. "I have done my best to keep a joyful, strong, positive exterior, but it has come at the cost of my own health and well-being."
Catholic Church refuses to bless same-sex unions, spurring division among churchgoers
Heidi Schlumpf, executive editor at The National Catholic Reporter, breaks down the Catholic community's reaction to the Church's refusal to bless same-sex unions.
Heidi Schlumpf, executive editor at The National Catholic Reporter, breaks down the Catholic community's reaction to the Church's refusal to bless same-sex unions.
New Dead Sea Scrolls dating back nearly 2,000 years discovered in Israel
The new Dead Sea Scroll fragments bearing a biblical text are believed to have been hidden during a Jewish revolt against Rome nearly 1,900 years ago.
The new Dead Sea Scroll fragments bearing a biblical text are believed to have been hidden during a Jewish revolt against Rome nearly 1,900 years ago.
Vatican says Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions as God ‘can’t bless sin’
The Vatican’s orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued a formal response Monday to a question about whether Catholic clergy can bless gay unions.
The Vatican’s orthodoxy office, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, issued a formal response Monday to a question about whether Catholic clergy can bless gay unions.
Archdiocese of Chicago to consolidate 2 more parishes in western suburbs
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Friday they would be consolidating two more parishes in the western suburbs following a series of similar consolidations in the Chicago area.
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Friday they would be consolidating two more parishes in the western suburbs following a series of similar consolidations in the Chicago area.
Archdiocese of Chicago to consolidate Epiphany, Good Shepherd parishes in Little Village
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Thursday that they would be consolidating the Good Shepherd and Epiphany parishes in Little Village on the Southwest Side.
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Thursday that they would be consolidating the Good Shepherd and Epiphany parishes in Little Village on the Southwest Side.
Missouri pastor on leave after telling wives to 'lose weight,' strive to look like Melania Trump
A Missouri pastor is on leave and in counseling after he told his congregation in a sermon last month that wives should make themselves sexually available to their husbands, "lose weight," and look less "butch."
A Missouri pastor is on leave and in counseling after he told his congregation in a sermon last month that wives should make themselves sexually available to their husbands, "lose weight," and look less "butch."