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Illinois governor launches national fundraising organization to stump for abortion access
Think Big America is “dedicated to safeguarding reproductive rights and standing up against the right-wing extremists who want to take... Read more
104-year-old ‘Sister Jean’ throws out first pitch at Chicago Cubs game
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt belongs to the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a sports chaplain... Read more
Chicago suburb is home to a major Guadalupe shrine
Marian devotion is intense among the hundreds of thousands of people who visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe... Read more
Pastor says priest 'misspoke' when he alleged Cardinal Cupich stopped public prayers after Mass
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, allegedly ordered a priest to cease praying the Prayer to St. Michael and the... Read more
Police chaplain 'mortified' he mistakenly gave Chicago mayor Communion at Officer Ella French’s funeral
"You know something, I am to blame for that and I am mortified," Fr. Dan Brandt told CNA Friday, explaining... Read more
Pope Francis accepts resignation of 75-year-old Chicago auxiliary bishop
Bishop John R. Manz celebrated 50 years as a priest and 25 years as a bishop in May. Read more
Chicago's Running Nun talks about faith and sport
Through the Chicago marathon, Sister Stephanie Baliga and her team have raised more than $1.1M for her community's outreach to... Read more
Father Michael Pfleger, activist Chicago priest, faces claim of abusing minor
The outspoken activist Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger faces an allegation that he sexually abused a minor over 40 years... Read more
Chicago parish, Mary statue tagged with graffiti
A historic Chicago parish was tagged with graffiti over the weekend, and a statue of the Virgin Mary on the... Read more
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal co-founder among Chicago’s new auxiliary bishops
Pope Francis Friday appointed three auxiliary bishops to the Archdiocese of Chicago, including one of the founders of the religious... Read more
Chicago Tribune op-ed: Public schools can learn from Catholics in handling sex abuse
After an investigative series by the Chicago Tribune uncovered numerous cases of sexual abuse and cover-up in the city’s public... Read more
From a dumpster to the head of a procession: The story of 'Broken Mary'
On Friday, May 31, four lanes of traffic on a major thoroughfare in the city of Chicago shut down for... Read more
Cupich denounces pastor's decision to host Nation of Islam leader
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago is distancing himself from the decision of a pastor who invited controversial preacher Louis Farrakhan... Read more
Chicago priest removed 'temporarily' following rainbow flag burning
According to the archdiocese, Fr. Paul Kalchik has “left willingly” from his Chicago parish “to receive pastoral care.” Read more
Chicago priest leads protest against gun-violence, shutting down expressway
Thousands of marchers joined Chicago priest Father Michael Pfleger to protest gun violence on Saturday, shutting down more than a... Read more
Chicago discipleship building group coming to three new cities
Originally created as an organization to form disciples in the Chicago area, L’Alto Catholic Institute is now expanding to three... Read more
How Catholic Charities is helping the homeless during the 'bomb cyclone'
Record-breaking cold temperatures and snowfall in the eastern United States this week have delayed flights, cancelled school, and closed workplaces. Read more
Pope Francis to Chicago: Let peace heal your city
As violence continues to plague the city of Chicago, Pope Francis has sent words of encouragement, solidarity and hope to... Read more
Cardinal George admitted to hospital for tests, evaluation
After being dropped from a cancer drug trial over a month ago, Cardinal Francis George, retired archbishop of Chicago, has... Read more
Retiring Cardinal George opens up on faith, freedom and death
As he enters retirement, Cardinal Francis George of Chicago noted the importance of living faith in the truth, reflecting on... Read more
