Archdiocese of Chicago reaches settlement with 7-year-old girl abused at church camp
Zach Hiner, SNAP executive director, joins us via Skype to talk about the appalling abuse suffered by a 7-year-old girl and what transparency in the Catholic Church should look like going forward.
Zach Hiner, SNAP executive director, joins us via Skype to talk about the appalling abuse suffered by a 7-year-old girl and what transparency in the Catholic Church should look like going forward.
Self-described Florida 'church' ordered to stop selling coronavirus 'cure'
Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.
Prosecutors filed the motion in a South Florida court, requesting a temporary restraining order against the Genesis II Church of Health and Healing. The complaint argues that the “church” cures are dangerous and that the “church” is in fact a secular organization.
Churches sue California governor over antivirus orders
The churches argue that the state and local orders are overly broad and that they can practice safe social distancing in the same manner as grocery stores and other outlets that are considered essential services and allowed to remain open.
The churches argue that the state and local orders are overly broad and that they can practice safe social distancing in the same manner as grocery stores and other outlets that are considered essential services and allowed to remain open.
Across Chicago area, Easter celebrations altered in accordance with stay-at-home order
Across the Chicago area, Easter celebrations were altered to conform with the stay-at-home order.
Across the Chicago area, Easter celebrations were altered to conform with the stay-at-home order.
Cardinal Cupich offers Easter message: Jesus meets us when he is most needed
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich is offering his Easter message online so that it can reach everyone who is staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich is offering his Easter message online so that it can reach everyone who is staying at home during the coronavirus pandemic.
Judge: City cannot prevent drive-in Easter service
A judge has ruled that a drive-in Easter service planned in Louisville, Ky., cannot be stopped by local officials worried about the spread of coronavirus.
A judge has ruled that a drive-in Easter service planned in Louisville, Ky., cannot be stopped by local officials worried about the spread of coronavirus.
Pope celebrates Easter Mass, praises digital streaming of Shroud of Turin
Pope Francis offered a message of hope in an Easter vigil mass, and also praised the digital streaming of the Shroud of Turin, which some believe was the burial cloth of Jesus Christ.
Pope Francis offered a message of hope in an Easter vigil mass, and also praised the digital streaming of the Shroud of Turin, which some believe was the burial cloth of Jesus Christ.
Churches urged to follow social distancing mandates this Easter weekend
State and city leaders are urging churches to make sure to follow social distancing mandates this Easter weekend.
State and city leaders are urging churches to make sure to follow social distancing mandates this Easter weekend.
L.A. Archbishop leads national moment of prayer asking for end of coronavirus pandemic
Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez led a National Prayer of the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Good Friday to ask for an end to the coronavirus pandemic.
Los Angeles Archbishop Jose H. Gomez led a National Prayer of the Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Good Friday to ask for an end to the coronavirus pandemic.
Chicago pastor discusses holiday plans in light of pandemic
Pastor and noted Chicago civil rights leader, Ira Acree joined Good Day Chicago with his holiday plans for the faithful and a look how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting his congregation.
Pastor and noted Chicago civil rights leader, Ira Acree joined Good Day Chicago with his holiday plans for the faithful and a look how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting his congregation.
Churches empty on Holy Thursday as worshipers stay home due to COVID-19
It was an unusual Holy Thursday.
It was an unusual Holy Thursday.
FDA issues warning to church selling ‘powerful bleaching agent’ as a remedy for coronavirus
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for a church selling chlorine dioxide products claiming to be used to treat COVID-19.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning for a church selling chlorine dioxide products claiming to be used to treat COVID-19.
Landlord changes locks on California church after pastor said he'd continue to hold services
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
Archdiocese of Chicago announces decree dispensing Catholics from Easter obligations due to COVID-19
In making the decision, Cardinal Cupich to into account the state’s stay-at-home directive, advice from medical professionals and understanding that social gatherings may help spread the virus, the archdiocese said.
In making the decision, Cardinal Cupich to into account the state’s stay-at-home directive, advice from medical professionals and understanding that social gatherings may help spread the virus, the archdiocese said.
Central Florida church held in-person Sunday Service as stay-at-home order allows religious services
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
No Easter Services during coronavirus pandemic could leave churches struggling
Easter Sunday is a celebration. Church pews overflow with parishioners seated in pastel-colored reverence of the risen Christ.
Easter Sunday is a celebration. Church pews overflow with parishioners seated in pastel-colored reverence of the risen Christ.
Nurses gather to pray on rooftops during coronavirus pandemic
As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.
As hospital staffs across the country battle the coronavirus outbreak, many are turning to their faith to carry them through long, difficult days.
Funeral homes offer virtual services during COVID-19 pandemic
All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.
All the CDC guidelines that are in place are to keep us safe during the coronavirus pandemic, unfortunately, mean staying apart even if your loved one has passed away.
Mayor de Blasio: Religious services will be shut down; fines, closures possible
The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.
The mayor said the city has gotten reports of a small number of religious communities are still ignoring the rules banning gatherings and continue to hold group services.
Chicago churches adapt amid COVID-19 outbreak
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many are leaning on their faith more than ever. But that comes with major challenges now that places of worship are closed.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many are leaning on their faith more than ever. But that comes with major challenges now that places of worship are closed.