Chicago's Father Pfleger reinstated at St. Sabina Church after child sex abuse investigation
Cardinal Blase Cupich announced Monday that Father Michael Pfleger will return to his post at St. Sabina Church after internal and external investigations into allegations of child sexual abuse.
Cardinal Blase Cupich announced Monday that Father Michael Pfleger will return to his post at St. Sabina Church after internal and external investigations into allegations of child sexual abuse.
More worshippers allowed inside Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago as COVID restrictions ease
The Chicago Archdiocese is giving individual parishes the option of allowing fully vaccinated parishioners to go maskless, providing they show a vaccination card and the church has a sufficient number of greeters to do the checks.
The Chicago Archdiocese is giving individual parishes the option of allowing fully vaccinated parishioners to go maskless, providing they show a vaccination card and the church has a sufficient number of greeters to do the checks.
South Side Chicago pastor urges parishioners to get vaccinated
GET VACCINATED: The Chicago pastor says the world has shifted during the coronavirus pandemic and he is now preaching a new message for 2021.
GET VACCINATED: The Chicago pastor says the world has shifted during the coronavirus pandemic and he is now preaching a new message for 2021.
Israeli airstrike destroys Gaza high-rise building with media offices
An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a high-rise building that housed The Associated Press’ offices in the Gaza Strip.
An Israeli airstrike has destroyed a high-rise building that housed The Associated Press’ offices in the Gaza Strip.
Pastor at Christ the King parish reinstated after sex assault allegation 'cannot be substantiated'
The pastor at Christ the King parish in Beverly has been reinstated after officials found an allegation that he sexually assaulted someone 37 years ago could not be substantiated, Cardinal Blase Cupich said Friday in a letter to the community.
The pastor at Christ the King parish in Beverly has been reinstated after officials found an allegation that he sexually assaulted someone 37 years ago could not be substantiated, Cardinal Blase Cupich said Friday in a letter to the community.
Unity event held in Chicago area in response to Israel-Palestine conflict
Organizers of Thursday's event told FOX 32, “This is not a Jewish issue, but rather a human issue.”
Organizers of Thursday's event told FOX 32, “This is not a Jewish issue, but rather a human issue.”
Muslims gather in Aurora for drive-in Ramadan prayer
Muslims in the western suburbs marked the end of a holy period of fasting with a huge drive-in prayer service.
Muslims in the western suburbs marked the end of a holy period of fasting with a huge drive-in prayer service.
Northwest, Southwest side Catholic parishes to merge in restructuring effort
Catholic parishes on the Northwest and Southwest sides will consolidate as part of restructuring efforts by the Chicago Archdiocese.
Catholic parishes on the Northwest and Southwest sides will consolidate as part of restructuring efforts by the Chicago Archdiocese.
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.