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.
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.