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Holy Name Cathedral, the seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Archdiocese of Chicago kept ‘known serial predators’ in ministry for years, lawsuits say

Nov 25, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Multiple lawsuits allege the Archdiocese of Chicago kept two priests in active ministry despite years of “mounting complaints” of child... Read more

Image from trailer of the documentary biopic “Leo from Chicago.”

Vatican releases ‘Leo from Chicago’ biopic

Nov 10, 2025

By Walter Sánchez Silva

The Vatican has officially released the documentary “Leo from Chicago” about the life of Pope Leo XIV in the United... Read more

Scene from Nov. 1, 2025, Mass outside the Broadview facility near Chicago where immigration advocates allege federal authorities inhumanely treat detainees.

Detainees denied Communion at ICE facility in Illinois

Nov 1, 2025

By Kathleen Murphy

Bishop Jose María García-Maldonado celebrated a Mass on Nov. 1 outside the Broadview facility near Chicago. Read more

The Archdiocese of Chicago says it removed Father Xamie Reyes from Little Flower Parish in Waukegan, Illinois, Oct. 19, 2025, following allegations of sexual misconduct involving seminarians.

Chicago priest removed amid allegations of sexual misconduct with seminarians

Oct 20, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The Archdiocese of Chicago has removed Father Xamie Reyes from Little Flower Parish in Waukegan, Illinois, following allegations of sexual... Read more

The U.S. bishops meet for their 2022 annual fall general assembly in Baltimore.

Fallout continues after Durbin backs out of Catholic award over pro-abortion beliefs

Oct 2, 2025

By Daniel Payne

Political and religious debate has continued to ferment in the wake of Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin’s withdrawal from a... Read more

U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois.

Durbin declines Chicago Archdiocese award after global backlash over pro-abortion views

Sep 30, 2025

By Daniel Payne

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, will decline an award from the Archdiocese of Chicago after global backlash that included comments... Read more

Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago.

Cardinal Cupich defends decision to honor pro-abortion senator at immigration fundraiser

Sep 23, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Chicago archbishop Cardinal Blase Cupich is defending his decision to honor pro-abortion Illinois Democrat Sen. Richard Durbin at an upcoming... Read more

The childhood home of Pope Leo XIV in Dolton, Illinois.

UPDATE: Pope Leo XIV’s hometown purchases his childhood home

Jul 14, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

On July 8, the village of Dolton, Illinois, purchased the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV. Read more

The outside of Guaranteed Rate Field, where the Chicago White Sox baseball team plays.

‘He’s one of us’: New short film chronicles Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago life before papacy

Jun 21, 2025

By Francesca Pollio Fenton

CEO and President of Spirit Juice Rob Kaczmark takes viewers on a tour of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood life on... Read more

St. Adalbert Parish in Chicago.

Chicago City Council votes to protect historic Catholic parish after yearslong effort

Jun 19, 2025

By Daniel Payne

City leaders voted at their June 18 meeting to designate St. Adalbert’s Parish in the Pilsen neighborhood as a Designated... Read more

South loop area of Chicago.

Catholic Charities of Chicago uses a pro-abortion lobbying firm: cooperation with evil?

Jun 5, 2025

By Madalaine Elhabbal

Since 2022, Catholic Charities of Chicago has contracted with Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies to lobby on its behalf before the... Read more

Pope Leo XIV smiles during his general audience on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican.

Pope Leo XIV to address youth by video at June 14 Chicago event

May 28, 2025

By Amira Abuzeid

Those attending the June 14 celebration honoring Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field in Chicago will hear directly from the... Read more

The Archdiocese of Chicago will host a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June 14, 2025, to honor Pope Leo XIV.

Chicago to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV with Mass at White Sox stadium

May 19, 2025

By Tessa Gervasini

The Archdiocese of Chicago will host a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June... Read more

“What a great honor for our country,” President Trump said of the election of the Catholic Church’s new Chicago-born pope on May 8, 2025.

Trump, Vance, other U.S. leaders celebrate first American pope

May 8, 2025

By Tyler Arnold

U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance, along with scores of other elected officials throughout the country have... Read more

Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Ill., mother church of the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Chicago Archdiocese reinstates priest to ministry after abuse investigation

Apr 16, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The archdiocese said in January that it had removed Father Matthew Foley from ministry after claims of abuse dating to... Read more

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Chicago priest removed from ministry after allegations of child sexual abuse

Feb 18, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The alleged abuse occurred at St. Francis Borgia “approximately 30 years ago,” Cardinal Blase Cupich said in his letter to... Read more

Holy Name Cathedral in the Archdiocese of Chicago.

Archdiocese of Chicago removes 2 priests from ministry after sex abuse allegations

Jan 20, 2025

By Daniel Payne

The archdiocese announced the development on Saturday, writing to 14 different parishes at which the two priests served over a... Read more

Pope Francis with Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago on Sept. 2, 2015.

Pope Francis appoints 5 new auxiliary bishops for Chicago Archdiocese

Dec 20, 2024

By Kristina Millare

“These fine archdiocesan priests reflect the people of this particular Church and the many talents of our local presbyterate,” Cardinal... Read more

Carnicerías Jiménez founder José Jiménez and his daughter Luz Maribel, the Chicago grocery chain’s human resources director.

‘With God, everything; without God, nothing’: principles of a Catholic family business

Nov 17, 2024

By Diego López Marina

Luz Maribel Jiménez shares her family’s guiding principles to inspire entrepreneurs who aspire to lead a business with values ​​and... Read more

José and Lupe Jiménez with family members.

U.S. Latino Catholic family receives award for exemplary faith and service

Nov 12, 2024

By Diego López Marina

The family of José and Lupe Jiménez was recently awarded the Iskali Inspired Award, which honors those whose life and... Read more