Sculpture of Pilgrim Mother arrives at suburban shrine
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The faithful in the northwest suburbs are celebrating the arrival of the Pilgrim Mother, a life-sized sculpture brought from Mexico City.

Pilgrim Mother statue arrives in northwest suburbs for monthlong display

Thousands of faithful parishioners gathered in the northwest suburbs on Wednesday to celebrate the arrival of the Pilgrim Mother, a life-sized sculpture brought from Mexico City.

Life-sized ‘Pilgrim Mother’ sculpture begins world journey in Des Plaines

A life-sized sculpture from Mexico City will debut Wednesday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines before beginning a global tour.

Life-sized ?Pilgrim Mother? sculpture begins world journey in Des Plaines
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A life-sized sculpture from Mexico City will debut Wednesday at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines before beginning a global tour.

Dr. James Dobson, Focus on the Family founder, dead at 89

Dr. James Dobson, founder of the Focus on the Family Christian ministry and former advisor to five U.S. presidents, has died at 89.

Visitors retrace Pope Leo XIV’s journey on new Chicago bus tour

The Chicago pope bus tour takes off from Holy Name Cathedral, taking the historical pathway that led a local man to become Pope Leo XIV. Whether this tour is a calling or a pilgrimage, there is something for everyone.

Chicago-area pastor accused of sexually abusing minor: Archdiocese

The Archdiocese of Chicago has removed Father David Ryan, pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish, from ministry while it investigates an allegation that he sexually abused a minor roughly 30 years ago.

New book shines light on Pope Leo XIV's journey to the Vatican

A new book suggests Chicago-born Robert Prevost may have been reluctant at first to take on the weighty responsibility of becoming Pope Leo XIV.

Chicago gospel music icon 'Mama Lou' celebrated after death from cancer
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Hundreds of mourners came out to pay their respects to Chicago gospel music icon Dr. Lou Della Evans-Reid, also known as Mama Lou, after her death from cancer.