Pope Francis calls on Christians to forgive in land ISIS once ruled
Pope Francis has urged Iraq's Christians to forgive the injustices committed against them by Islamic extremists.
Pope Francis has urged Iraq's Christians to forgive the injustices committed against them by Islamic extremists.
In visit to Baghdad, Pope Francis urges Iraq to embrace its Christians
Pope Francis has urged Iraqis to treat their Christian brothers as a precious resource to protect, not an “obstacle” to eliminate as he opens the first-ever papal visit to Iraq.
Pope Francis has urged Iraqis to treat their Christian brothers as a precious resource to protect, not an “obstacle” to eliminate as he opens the first-ever papal visit to Iraq.
DCFS: No evidence to support allegations of Pfleger abusing 2 teen brothers decades ago
There is no evidence to support allegations accusing the Rev. Michael Pfleger of abusing two brothers in their early teens decades ago, but this doesn’t mean the claims are untrue, Illinois’ child protection agency said in a letter to the Chicago priest Friday.
There is no evidence to support allegations accusing the Rev. Michael Pfleger of abusing two brothers in their early teens decades ago, but this doesn’t mean the claims are untrue, Illinois’ child protection agency said in a letter to the Chicago priest Friday.
Chicago churches adapt Ash Wednesday rituals amid pandemic
Bishop Robert Casey with the Archdiocese of Chicago talks about how Ash Wednesday will look a little different this year due to the pandemic.
Bishop Robert Casey with the Archdiocese of Chicago talks about how Ash Wednesday will look a little different this year due to the pandemic.
Ashes to be sprinkled over parishioners' heads during pandemic Ash Wednesday
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
The coronavirus pandemic will change the way ashes are distributed to Christians worldwide on Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lenten season.
'God is on your side': Group of US Catholic bishops call for support, defend LGBT youth against bullying
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Declaring “God is on your side,” a Roman Catholic cardinal, an archbishop and six other U.S. bishops are declaring their support for LGBT youth and denouncing the bullying often directed at them.
Father Michael Pfleger faces second allegation of abuse
A second person is now alleging that Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church on the South Side abused them. This new allegation comes from the brother of the first victim.
A second person is now alleging that Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church on the South Side abused them. This new allegation comes from the brother of the first victim.
President Biden attends Mass at the same church JFK attended
Biden is the nation's second Catholic president, and he picked Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington's Georgetown neighborhood, a few miles from the White House. It's where the nation's only other Catholic president, John F. Kennedy, often went to Mass.
Biden is the nation's second Catholic president, and he picked Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Washington's Georgetown neighborhood, a few miles from the White House. It's where the nation's only other Catholic president, John F. Kennedy, often went to Mass.
Archdiocese of Chicago to close 4 schools, consolidate several South Side and suburban parishes
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Thursday it would be closing four suburban Catholic schools and consolidating several parishes on the South Side and in nearby suburbs.
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Thursday it would be closing four suburban Catholic schools and consolidating several parishes on the South Side and in nearby suburbs.
How Joe Biden's Catholicism could shape his presidency
Heidi Schlumpf, executive editor at The National Catholic Reporter, talks about president-elect Joe Biden's longstanding history with Catholicism.
Heidi Schlumpf, executive editor at The National Catholic Reporter, talks about president-elect Joe Biden's longstanding history with Catholicism.
Franklin Graham compares Republicans who voted for 2nd Trump impeachment to Jesus' betrayal
In a Facebook post, Christian evangelist Franklin Graham tried to compare Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump a second time to the betrayal of Jesus Christ.
In a Facebook post, Christian evangelist Franklin Graham tried to compare Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump a second time to the betrayal of Jesus Christ.
Pope Francis says women can read at Mass, but still can't be priests
Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, while reaffirming they cannot be priests.
Pope Francis has changed church law to explicitly allow women to do more things during Mass, while reaffirming they cannot be priests.
Saint Sabina parishioners stand behind Pfleger after sexual abuse allegation
Parishioners at Saint Sabina on the South Side are offering their support to Father Michael Pfleger after he was accused of sexually abusing a minor decades ago.
Parishioners at Saint Sabina on the South Side are offering their support to Father Michael Pfleger after he was accused of sexually abusing a minor decades ago.
Father Michael Pfleger accused of sexually abusing minor decades ago
Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church on the South Side is stepping aside from his duties, for now, after being accused of sexual abusing a minor more than 40 years ago.
Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church on the South Side is stepping aside from his duties, for now, after being accused of sexual abusing a minor more than 40 years ago.
Catholic community reacts to sexual abuse allegations levied against Father Pfleger
Heidi Schlumpf, executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, talks about the Catholic community's reaction to the temporary removal of Father Pfleger from St. Sabina's Church in lieu of sexual abuse allegations.
Heidi Schlumpf, executive editor of the National Catholic Reporter, talks about the Catholic community's reaction to the temporary removal of Father Pfleger from St. Sabina's Church in lieu of sexual abuse allegations.
Civil lawsuit against Danny Masterson must go through Church of Scientology arbitration, judge rules: reports
The lawsuit is separate from a criminal action against the former "That 70s Show" actor that accuses him of rape.
The lawsuit is separate from a criminal action against the former "That 70s Show" actor that accuses him of rape.
Pope Francis misses Vatican New Year's ceremonies due to back pain
Francis was suffering from "painful sciatica" and could not preside at an hour-long, year-end prayer service Thursday evening, spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
Francis was suffering from "painful sciatica" and could not preside at an hour-long, year-end prayer service Thursday evening, spokesman Matteo Bruni said.
Christmas takes on a different look across Chicago during the pandemic
FOX 32's Dane Placko reports...
FOX 32's Dane Placko reports...
Need for charity greater than ever as pandemic slams local families
David Prystowsky, vice president of Jewish United Fund, talks about the urgent need for donations as families of all faiths grapple with the pandemic.
David Prystowsky, vice president of Jewish United Fund, talks about the urgent need for donations as families of all faiths grapple with the pandemic.
Image of Virgin Mary removed in Des Plaines to discourage annual pilgrimage
Another COVID cancelation, this one affecting hundreds of thousands of Chicago area Catholics.
Another COVID cancelation, this one affecting hundreds of thousands of Chicago area Catholics.