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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 and co-founder of Anthropic to launch pontiff's AI encyclical
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (395+ words) ROME -- Pope Leo XIV and the co-founder of artificial intelligence company Anthropic will launch the pontiff's first encyclical on May 25, a document on the care of human dignity in the era of AI, the Vatican said Monday. Anthropic has billed…...
Historic Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii church reopens in Little Italy after renovation: EXCLUSIVE
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (408+ words) CHICAGO (WLS) -- A historic church in Chicago's Little Italy neighborhood is re-opening its doors after a two-year renovation. The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei is the oldest continuing Italian-American Roman Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Chicago. ABC7 got an…...
e.l.f. Cosmetics co-founder preparing to become Catholic priest
4+ mon, 1+ day ago (460+ words) MENLO PARK, Calif. -- Scott Vincent Borba, co-founder of Oakland-based e.l.f. Cosmetics known for a life of wealth and celebrity, is preparing to become a Catholic priest after giving up his fortune and entering seminary. Borba, 52, moved in glamorous circles during his…...
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…...
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…...
Pope Leo pays tribute to Pope Francis on the anniversary of his death
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (815+ words) ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE -- Pope Leo XIV paid tribute to Pope Francis on Tuesday on the first anniversary of his death, recalling his preaching about God's mercy and his gestures of solidarity with poor people. "We thank the Lord for…...
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…...
Religious holidays: Chicago-area Muslims celebrate Ramadan as Christians mark Ash Wednesday
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (457+ words) GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill. (WLS) -- People are stringing closer to their faith and trying to find ways to give back all across the Chicagoland area as two religions coincided with their most holy months of the year, with Muslims celebrating Ramadan on…...