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.
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.