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Chicago-based group gets private audience with Pope Leo at Vatican: 'such a joy"
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (231+ words) ROME (WLS) -- There was a very special meeting with the pope for a group from Chicago. Leaders from Catholic Extension Society enjoyed a private audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican Monday morning. The Chicago-based organization is dedicated to…...
Events to celebrate 1 year since elevation of Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV as pontiff
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (220+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Friday marks one year since Pope Leo became pontiff. Pope Leo spent the morning in Pompei, Italy, greeting the faithful. Affectionately known as "Chicago's pope," his election remains a source of pride for his hometown. There are many…...
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy students in Lakeview, Chicago mark 1-year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV's papacy with food drive
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (286+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- This Friday marks the one-year anniversary of Pope Leo XIV's papacy. To celebrate, students at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Academy are marking the milestone by embracing the pontiff's message of giving. On Wednesday morning, the students launched…...
First look inside Rainbow PUSH HQ
6+ mon, 4+ day ago (175+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- The life of Rev. Jesse Jackson was celebrated. Chicago and the nation said goodbye to Rev. Jesse Jackson on Friday and Saturday. Services were held in Chicago and South Carolina. Plans in Washington, D.C. were postponed. The final service…...
The Night Ministry marking 50 years of serving Chicago
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (88+ words) ABC7 Chicago The Night Ministry marking 50 years of serving Chicago For 50 years, one Chicago mission has rolled through the city with hope and help. The Night Ministry says its work now spans youth services and outreach and health programs, helping people…...
Faith leaders denied access to Broadview ICE facility on Christmas Eve
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (133+ words) Prayer gathering held outside facility, leaders request to provide services to detainees BROADVIEW, Ill. (WLS) -- Chicago-area faith leaders gathered Wednesday morning at the ICE Detention Facility in Broadview. The group was hoping to be allowed inside for prayer and Christmas communion…...
Mourners to begin paying respect to Rev. Jackson at Rainbow PUSH
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (731+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- The life of Rev. Jesse Jackson is being celebrated. Services will be held in Chicago, South Carolina and Washington, D.C. Follow along as ABC7 Chicago provides live updates after the death of a civil rights icon. The Jackson family and…...
South Side congregation relaunches services after Englewood church collapses in fire on Thanksgiving
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (395+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- After a South Side fire and church collapse this past Thanksgiving, many who were part of a church congregation left, heartbroken and disappointed. Sunday's official relaunch came after what's been a difficult few months. Those who remained opened…...
Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson: Services expanded to include Chicago, South Carolina, Washington DC
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (292+ words) Funeral services to be held at Rainbow PUSH in March CHICAGO (WLS) -- Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday at the age of 84. The civil rights leader had a rare neurodegenerative disease. His family and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition have released a…...
Rev. Jesse Jackson expected to return home soon after hospitalization, family says
9+ mon, 2+ day ago (130+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Rev. Jesse Jackson is expected to return home soon. That's the latest update from his family. He has been at an acute nursing facility since being discharged from Northwestern Memorial Hospital last month. Jackson was diagnosed with…...