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Religious leaders rally behind Fr. Michael Pfleger, priest and activist, amid new abuse allegation
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (35+ words) Religious leaders rally behind Fr. Michael Pfleger, pastor of Auburn Gresham, Chicago church St. Sabina, amid new abuse allegation ABC7 Chicago Religious leaders rally behind Fr. Michael Pfleger, priest and activist, amid new abuse allegation...
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…...
Pope Leo XIV's intentions for peace are clear, Cardinal Blase Cupich says
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (409+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- Pope Leo has been vocal in his opposition to war and his advocacy for diplomacy. It has - at times - put him at odds with the Trump administration who interprets the pope's pleas as a targeted attack. Cardinal Blase…...
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…...
Pope Leo doubles down on peace and unity message as Trump's criticism continues
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (827+ words) Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday doubled down as U.S. President Donald Trump's criticism showed no sign of letting up, insisting that the message "the world needs to hear today" is one of peace and dialogue. Leo spoke to journalists en route…...
Daily prayer period approved by Houston-area school board after new Texas law enacted
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (359+ words) MAGNOLIA, Texas -- A school district just outside Houston is now the second district in Texas to adopt a prayer period under a newly-enacted state law, according to a newspaper report. The Houston Chronicle reported that over a dozen school districts…...
US Catholic bishops select conservative culture warrior to lead them during Trump's second term
10+ mon, 1+ day ago (719+ words) BALTIMORE -- U.S. Catholic bishops elected Oklahoma City Archbishop Paul Coakley as their new president on Tuesday, choosing a conservative culture warrior to lead during President Donald Trump's second term. The vote serves as a barometer for the bishops' priorities. In choosing…...
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…...
'Faith. Fight. Freedom: The Legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson' explores civil rights icon's impact
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (142+ words) Full hour-long ABC7 Chicago special airing Saturday at 6 p.m. CHICAGO (WLS) -- ABC7 Chicago's "Faith. Fight. Freedom: The Legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson" special explores the late civil rights icon's impact on the world. It's 2026, and we now live in a world where many…...
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…...