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Illinois state capitol in Springfield.

Catholic leaders back pregnancy centers, doctors in federal suit over abortion referrals

Dec 17, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The lawsuit challenges a 2016 Illinois rule that requires health care providers who refuse to perform abortions to refer women... Read more

The Vatican did not release any details about what was discussed during the Nov. 19, 2025, meeting Pope Leo XIV held with Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker.

UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV meets with his home state’s governor

Nov 19, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton, Ken Oliver-Méndez

Pope Leo XIV met with the governor of his native Illinois, JB Pritzker, on Wednesday at the Vatican. Read more

Illinois state capitol in Springfield.

Illinois bishops call on faithful to oppose assisted suicide bill

Apr 15, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The Catholic Conference of Illinois in a statement urged residents to contact their state senators to express opposition to Senate... Read more