Lake Zurich priest steps away while sex abuse allegation investigated
Father David Ryan, pastor at St. Francis de Sales Parish and School in Lake Zurich, has been asked to step away from the parish while the Archdiocese of Chicago investigates decades-old sexual abuse allegations.
Father David Ryan, pastor at St. Francis de Sales Parish and School in Lake Zurich, has been asked to step away from the parish while the Archdiocese of Chicago investigates decades-old sexual abuse allegations.
Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe cancels December pilgrimage because of COVID-19
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines has canceled its festivities and pilgrimages in the face of rising COVID-19 cases across the state and country.
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines has canceled its festivities and pilgrimages in the face of rising COVID-19 cases across the state and country.
Some Chicago Catholic schools will switch to remote learning, Archdiocese says
As COVID-19 infections in Illinois continue to climb, the Chicago Archdiocese said Sunday that some Catholic schools will begin moving to remote learning this week.
As COVID-19 infections in Illinois continue to climb, the Chicago Archdiocese said Sunday that some Catholic schools will begin moving to remote learning this week.
West Side church transforms sanctuary into community center for youth
Pastor James Brooks from Harmony Community Church talks about their decision to convert the sanctuary into a community center in order to create a safe space for youth.
Pastor James Brooks from Harmony Community Church talks about their decision to convert the sanctuary into a community center in order to create a safe space for youth.
Pope Francis congratulates Joe Biden on election
Biden said he hopes to work with Francis on issues such as climate change, poverty and immigration.
Biden said he hopes to work with Francis on issues such as climate change, poverty and immigration.
What to make of the McCarrick report and its impact on the Catholic church
Heidi Schlumpf, executive editor from the National Catholic Reporter, talks about her takeaways from the McCarrick report and how its release is rattling the Catholic church.
Heidi Schlumpf, executive editor from the National Catholic Reporter, talks about her takeaways from the McCarrick report and how its release is rattling the Catholic church.
Rural Nevada church takes fight against COVID restrictions on attendance back to Supreme Court
A church in Nevada says that the state's 50-person cap on church attendance is an unconstitutional violation of religious freedom, especially since casinos are allowed to operate at 50% of capacity.
A church in Nevada says that the state's 50-person cap on church attendance is an unconstitutional violation of religious freedom, especially since casinos are allowed to operate at 50% of capacity.
Meet Doug Emhoff, America’s first-ever second gentleman
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, will also be the first person of Jewish faith to be a part of a winning presidential ticket.
Vice President-elect Kamala Harris’ husband, Doug Emhoff, will also be the first person of Jewish faith to be a part of a winning presidential ticket.
Pope Francis ends public audiences, eyes Christmas as virus surges
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
Ambassadors to the Vatican were informed recently that Christmas would be essentially a virtual affair for the diplomatic corps this year.
Chicago community reacts to elevation of Archbishop Wilton Gregory
Chicago’s Catholic community is celebrating the elevation of one of their own.
Chicago’s Catholic community is celebrating the elevation of one of their own.
Chicago native Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington DC, named a cardinal by Pope Francis
Chicago native Wilton Gregory, the Archbishop of Washington, D.C., was named a cardinal by Pope Francis on Sunday, becoming the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red hat.
Chicago native Wilton Gregory, the Archbishop of Washington, D.C., was named a cardinal by Pope Francis on Sunday, becoming the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red hat.
Pope names first U.S. African-American cardinal, Chicago-native Wilton Gregory
Pope Francis on Sunday named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red hat.
Pope Francis on Sunday named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory, who would become the first Black U.S. prelate to earn the coveted red hat.
North Carolina church ordered to close due to COVID-19 virus outbreak
A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.
A North Carolina health official has ordered a large church to close its doors temporarily because of concerns it is helping to spread the coronavirus by disregarding social distancing measures.
‘They are children of God’: Francis becomes 1st pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Pope Francis endorsed same-sex civil unions for the first time as pope while being interviewed for the feature-length documentary “Francesco.”
Priest removed from duties at Chicago church as decades-old sex abuse allegation is investigated
Father Daniel McCarthy of Chicago has been removed from his current duties at a church in the Norwood Park neighborhood as the diocese investigates an allegation that he abused a child 50 years ago at "Angel Guardian Orphanage."
Father Daniel McCarthy of Chicago has been removed from his current duties at a church in the Norwood Park neighborhood as the diocese investigates an allegation that he abused a child 50 years ago at "Angel Guardian Orphanage."
Archbishop performs exorcism at site where protesters knocked over statue
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone performed an exorcism in San Rafael, California, at a site where protesters had knocked over a missionary's statue.
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone performed an exorcism in San Rafael, California, at a site where protesters had knocked over a missionary's statue.
At least 12 people who live and work with Pope Francis have COVID-19
At 83 and with part of a lung removed when he was in his 20s due to illness, Pope Francis would be at high-risk for COVID-19 complications.
At 83 and with part of a lung removed when he was in his 20s due to illness, Pope Francis would be at high-risk for COVID-19 complications.
Louisiana priest arrested for alleged threesome on church altar: report
A Louisiana priest who was arrested for obscenity last week was allegedly caught having sex with two dominatrices on the altar of his church, court documents revealed, according to reports.
A Louisiana priest who was arrested for obscenity last week was allegedly caught having sex with two dominatrices on the altar of his church, court documents revealed, according to reports.
Liberty University employees not to talk with or do favors for former president Jerry Falwell Jr.
Jerry Falwell made some "uncomfortable" calls to Liberty University staff after he resigned last week, and now staff members are being told to ignore him and not do him any favors. Falwell resigned from the evangelical school after sharing a photo of himself with his pants unzipped, and after revelations that his wife was having an affair.
Jerry Falwell made some "uncomfortable" calls to Liberty University staff after he resigned last week, and now staff members are being told to ignore him and not do him any favors. Falwell resigned from the evangelical school after sharing a photo of himself with his pants unzipped, and after revelations that his wife was having an affair.
Chicago nun runs marathon on treadmill, raises $108K for charity
Meet the nun on the run.
Meet the nun on the run.