Pope Leo XIV to send rare video message to Chicago ALS Walk | ChicagoLIVE
In a powerful gesture of solidarity, Pope Leo XIV will deliver a special five-minute video message of hope, love, and compassion to thousands gathering at Soldier Field this Saturday for the Les Turner ALS Walk for Life ? the Midwest?s largest ALS fundraising event. The message, requested by his longtime friend Rev. Jim Halstead, an Augustinian priest from Chicago living with ALS, will serve as both encouragement and a reminder of the urgent need for continued research into the devastating disease.
In a powerful gesture of solidarity, Pope Leo XIV will deliver a special five-minute video message of hope, love, and compassion to thousands gathering at Soldier Field this Saturday for the Les Turner ALS Walk for Life ? the Midwest?s largest ALS fundraising event. The message, requested by his longtime friend Rev. Jim Halstead, an Augustinian priest from Chicago living with ALS, will serve as both encouragement and a reminder of the urgent need for continued research into the devastating disease.
Dolton native Pope Leo XIV celebrates 70th birthday, given Portillo’s cake
Pope Leo XIV turned 70 years old on Sunday and was given a hometown treat to celebrate.
Pope Leo XIV turned 70 years old on Sunday and was given a hometown treat to celebrate.
Happy 70th birthday to Chicago area native Pope Leo XIV!
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday. Locals were planning multiple events to celebrate and honor the Chicago area native.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his 70th birthday on Sunday. Locals were planning multiple events to celebrate and honor the Chicago area native.
New Orleans Archdiocese agrees to $230M settlement for clergy sex abuse survivors
The archdiocese's bankruptcy case, filed in May 2020, is one of the longest-running cases related to church abuse.
The archdiocese's bankruptcy case, filed in May 2020, is one of the longest-running cases related to church abuse.
Chicago faith leaders unite to oppose Trump's threats of troops, immigration raids
“Mr. Trump, you have met your match," Father Michael Pfleger said as leaders push back on immigration enforcement in Chicago.
“Mr. Trump, you have met your match," Father Michael Pfleger said as leaders push back on immigration enforcement in Chicago.
Pope Leo XIV announces two new saints, including first canonized millennial
Carlo Acutis created a multilingual website documenting Eucharistic miracles before dying of leukemia at 15.
Carlo Acutis created a multilingual website documenting Eucharistic miracles before dying of leukemia at 15.
New program at Chicago museum explores influence of religion in America | ChicagoNOW
The American Writers Museum has a new exhibit and program that explores the influence of religion and spirituality on American history. It?s called American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture.
The American Writers Museum has a new exhibit and program that explores the influence of religion and spirituality on American history. It?s called American Prophets: Writers, Religion, and Culture.
Religious leaders arrested in forced labor scheme tied to luxury lifestyle
Two pastors are accused of running a nationwide abuse operation through their church, forcing unpaid labor to fund mansions, cars, and lavish spending.
Two pastors are accused of running a nationwide abuse operation through their church, forcing unpaid labor to fund mansions, cars, and lavish spending.
Sculpture of Pilgrim Mother arrives at suburban shrine
The faithful in the northwest suburbs are celebrating the arrival of the Pilgrim Mother, a life-sized sculpture brought from Mexico City.
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.
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.
Pilgrim Mother statue arrives in northwest suburbs for monthlong display
The faithful in the northwest suburbs are celebrating the arrival of the Pilgrim Mother, a life-sized sculpture brought from Mexico City.
The faithful in the northwest suburbs are celebrating the arrival of the Pilgrim Mother, a life-sized sculpture brought from Mexico City.
New sculpture unveiled at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines
A brand new sculpture is being unveiled at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines. It's expected to bring thousands of visitors.
A brand new sculpture is being unveiled at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Des Plaines. It's expected to bring thousands of visitors.
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.
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
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.
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.
Chicago?s Killerspin gifts Pope Leo custom ping-pong table
A very unique gift from a local company is making waves all the way in Rome.
A very unique gift from a local company is making waves all the way in Rome.
Chicago’s Killerspin gifts Pope Leo custom ping-pong table
A very unique gift from a local company is making waves all the way in Rome.
A very unique gift from a local company is making waves all the way in Rome.
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.
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.
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.
Local priest accused of sexual abuse of a minor more than 40 years ago
A local priest has been accused of sexually abusing a minor, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago.
A local priest has been accused of sexually abusing a minor, according to the Archdiocese of Chicago.
Survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru visits pope's hometown to call for more reforms
A survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru brought her public campaign for reform to the Chicago area hometown of Pope Leo XIV.
A survivor of clergy sex abuse in Peru brought her public campaign for reform to the Chicago area hometown of Pope Leo XIV.