Hillsong founder says COVID-19 vaccine is a ‘personal decision’ after church member dies
Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston said much of his staff are fully vaccinated after church member Stephen Harmon, refused to get inoculated and later died from COVID-19.
Hillsong Church Founder Brian Houston said much of his staff are fully vaccinated after church member Stephen Harmon, refused to get inoculated and later died from COVID-19.
Catholic school lawsuit claims mask mandate shields ‘God’s image and likeness’
“Unfortunately, a mask shields our humanity,” the Resurrection School in Lansing, Michigan said in a lawsuit that is now in the appeals process.
“Unfortunately, a mask shields our humanity,” the Resurrection School in Lansing, Michigan said in a lawsuit that is now in the appeals process.
Pope Francis appears for first time since intestinal surgery
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since surgery a week earlier.
Pope Francis has made his first public appearance since surgery a week earlier.
Pope Francis eats breakfast, takes walk 2 days after intestinal surgery
Pope Francis ate breakfast Tuesday and took a walk as he continues to recover from a scheduled intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis ate breakfast Tuesday and took a walk as he continues to recover from a scheduled intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis alert and well after intestinal surgery, Vatican says
Pope Francis is “in good condition, alert and breathing on his own,” a day after he underwent planned intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
Pope Francis is “in good condition, alert and breathing on his own,” a day after he underwent planned intestinal surgery, the Vatican said.
'Demonic' forces at work in Chicago violence, and these women say prayer might be the answer
"We think that this is demonic. The answer is not going to be in programs and services. I think the most important thing we need to do is reaffirm our values, our morality, our love for each other,"
"We think that this is demonic. The answer is not going to be in programs and services. I think the most important thing we need to do is reaffirm our values, our morality, our love for each other,"
Chicago faith leaders come together during pandemic
Rev. Brian E. Smith from Chicago Theological Seminary talks about how religious leaders across the city have responded with a message of unity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rev. Brian E. Smith from Chicago Theological Seminary talks about how religious leaders across the city have responded with a message of unity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chicago Archdiocese settles sexual abuse lawsuit for $880,000
Two men who said they were sexually molested decades ago by a notorious Catholic priest who was imprisoned for molesting other boys have agreed to a settlement of $880,000 from the Archdiocese of Chicago, attorneys announced Wednesday.
Two men who said they were sexually molested decades ago by a notorious Catholic priest who was imprisoned for molesting other boys have agreed to a settlement of $880,000 from the Archdiocese of Chicago, attorneys announced Wednesday.
60 House Democrats sign letter asking Catholic leaders to reconsider Biden rebuke over abortion
U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.
U.S. Catholic bishops have overwhelmingly approved the drafting of a “teaching document” that many of them hope will rebuke Catholic politicians, including President Joe Biden, for receiving Communion despite their support for abortion rights.
Catholic bishops may ban Biden from receiving Holy Communion
Should America’s Catholic bishops ban President Joe Biden from receiving Holy Communion, because of his support for abortion rights?
Should America’s Catholic bishops ban President Joe Biden from receiving Holy Communion, because of his support for abortion rights?
Secret recordings, leaked letters show Southern Baptist officials neglected sexual abuse claims
Releases of leaked letters and secret recordings from within the Southern Baptist Convention are intensifying as critics seek to show top leaders were slow to address sexual abuse and worried more about its reputation and donations than about victims.
Releases of leaked letters and secret recordings from within the Southern Baptist Convention are intensifying as critics seek to show top leaders were slow to address sexual abuse and worried more about its reputation and donations than about victims.
Archdiocese of Chicago lifts capacity restrictions, mask requirements for vaccinated people
The Archdiocese of Chicago is making changes in light of the state reopening Friday.
The Archdiocese of Chicago is making changes in light of the state reopening Friday.
Father Pfleger speaks on his return to the pulpit: 'It was overwhelming ... the love and support'
Father Michael Pfleger joins Good Day Chicago to talk about holding his first Mass in five months since facing sexual assault allegations.
Father Michael Pfleger joins Good Day Chicago to talk about holding his first Mass in five months since facing sexual assault allegations.
Chicago's Rev. Michael Pfleger holds first Mass since reinstatement
An activist Roman Catholic priest cleared by an Archdiocese of Chicago investigation into claims that he sexually abused several boys decades ago returned to the pulpit of his longtime church on Sunday for the first time in five months.
An activist Roman Catholic priest cleared by an Archdiocese of Chicago investigation into claims that he sexually abused several boys decades ago returned to the pulpit of his longtime church on Sunday for the first time in five months.
Father Pfleger returns to St. Sabina
An activist Roman Catholic priest cleared by an Archdiocese of Chicago investigation into claims that he sexually abused several boys decades ago returned to the pulpit of his longtime church on Sunday for the first time in five months.
An activist Roman Catholic priest cleared by an Archdiocese of Chicago investigation into claims that he sexually abused several boys decades ago returned to the pulpit of his longtime church on Sunday for the first time in five months.
Chicago's Father Pfleger to return to Saint Sabina on Sunday
Father Michael Pfleger will return to Saint Sabina Church on Sunday for the first time in five months.
Father Michael Pfleger will return to Saint Sabina Church on Sunday for the first time in five months.
Sex abuse probe: Milwaukee Archdiocese won't cooperate with state
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is refusing to turn over documents to state investigators who are looking into clergy sexual abuse in Wisconsin's five Roman Catholic dioceses.
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee is refusing to turn over documents to state investigators who are looking into clergy sexual abuse in Wisconsin's five Roman Catholic dioceses.
Vatican law criminalizes sexual abuse of adults by priests, laity
After 14 years of study, Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly criminalize the sexual abuse of adults by priests who abuse their authority and to say that laypeople who hold church office can be sanctioned too.
After 14 years of study, Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly criminalize the sexual abuse of adults by priests who abuse their authority and to say that laypeople who hold church office can be sanctioned too.
Tennessee church mourns after plane crash claims 7 leaders, including founder Gwen Shamblin Lara
“During this horrible tragedy, our church would greatly appreciate prayers,” Remnant Fellowship Church posted on its website after a plane crash killed seven members of its membership team, including founder Gwen Shamblin Lara.
“During this horrible tragedy, our church would greatly appreciate prayers,” Remnant Fellowship Church posted on its website after a plane crash killed seven members of its membership team, including founder Gwen Shamblin Lara.
Chicago Loop Synagogue fighting to preserve stained glass windows during pandemic
Lee Zoldan from Chicago Loop Synangogue talks about their efforts to keep their downtown location open and preserve the marvelous history of their three-story-high stained glass windows.
Lee Zoldan from Chicago Loop Synangogue talks about their efforts to keep their downtown location open and preserve the marvelous history of their three-story-high stained glass windows.