Chicago-area priest appointed coadjutor of the Diocese of Peoria
Pope Francis announced Monday that he has named suburban Chicago priest Rev. Louis Tylka to be the coadjutor bishop of Peoria.
Pope Francis announced Monday that he has named suburban Chicago priest Rev. Louis Tylka to be the coadjutor bishop of Peoria.
Elgin church draws ire of Gov. Pritzker with decision to open ahead of state mandate
Jeremy Dys, attorney from First Liberty Institute, talks about why Northwest Bible Baptist Church refuses to adhere to Gov. Pritzker's ban on gatherings of 10 or more people.
Jeremy Dys, attorney from First Liberty Institute, talks about why Northwest Bible Baptist Church refuses to adhere to Gov. Pritzker's ban on gatherings of 10 or more people.
Elgin church plans to reopen this month, defying governor's order
Lawyers for a church in Elgin say it is their constitutional right to meet, even during a pandemic.
Lawyers for a church in Elgin say it is their constitutional right to meet, even during a pandemic.
Pastor talks about decision to defy Pritzker's stay-at-home order
Pastor Steve Cassell of Beloved Church in Lena elaborates on his decision to hold services in defiance of Gov. Pritzker's stay-at-home order.
Pastor Steve Cassell of Beloved Church in Lena elaborates on his decision to hold services in defiance of Gov. Pritzker's stay-at-home order.
‘God is a superhero’: Little girl delivers passionate sermon from home amid pandemic
4-year-old Grace delivers a passionate sermon from her Alabama home.
4-year-old Grace delivers a passionate sermon from her Alabama home.
Church in small Illinois town defies restrictions, holds service with 100 parishioners
A church in a small town in northwest Illinois held a service Sunday that attracted 100 people in violation of the state's stay-at-home order.
A church in a small town in northwest Illinois held a service Sunday that attracted 100 people in violation of the state's stay-at-home order.
Revised order will allow small, safe worship services in Illinois
Illinois will allow small, safe worship services during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a modified extension of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order that took effect Friday.
Illinois will allow small, safe worship services during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a modified extension of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order that took effect Friday.
Pastor defies house arrest, holds church with 100 congregants in spite of stay-at-home order
Louisiana pastor Tony Spell defied house arrest on Sunday and held a church service with more than 100 congregants present.
Louisiana pastor Tony Spell defied house arrest on Sunday and held a church service with more than 100 congregants present.
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.