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Religious Route 66: Ryan Chiaverini finds history and mystery on the Old Santa Fe Trail
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (32+ words) ABC7 Chicago Religious Route 66: Ryan Chiaverini finds history and mystery on the Old Santa Fe Trail...
Queen of Martyrs in Evergreen Park to hold farewell celebration after school closure
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (32+ words) by Archdiocese of Chicago ABC7 Chicago Queen of Martyrs in Evergreen Park to hold farewell celebration after school closure...
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…...
Sacred Heart Church facade partially collapses during Sunday Mass in Morgan Park, officials say
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (101+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- A church's front facade partially collapsed during Sunday Mass on the city's South Side, officials said. The collapse happened around 10:45 a.m. in at Sacred Heart Church, 11652 S. Church St., in Morgan Park, Chicago Alderman Matt O'Shea said. Father Sasso gave…...
Bronzeville church to distribute free gas cards after Sunday services
4+ mon, 3+ day ago (109+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- A Bronzeville church is stepping up to help people dealing with the rising price of gas. Citypoint Community Church said they will distribute $25 gas cards to people who attend morning services on Mother's Day. The goal is 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…...
Catholic churches expecting largest number of new members in years this Easter
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (371+ words) St. Isaac Jogues Church in Hinsdale is reporting a more than 124% increase from 2025. HINSDALE, Ill. (WLS) -- St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Parish is preparing to receive 47 people into the church, a dramatic increase over the 21 welcomed this time last year. Now the…...
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…...