Chicagoans celebrated the historic election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope from the U.S. and a Chicago native, with joy and ...

So what can we expect from Prevost? His Augustinian roots suggest discipline and seriousness. And his Chicago roots, say we, ...

Chicago Landmarks panel approves grant for restoration, and Ald. Anthony Beale says he won’t block its approval in the City ...

"It's been an unbelievable week, obviously, for all of us," said Mark Duffey, who was ordained as a deacon at St. Thomas of ...

People who gathered outside the abandoned St. Mary of the Assumption this week mused about what the future might hold for ...

McHenry County-area Catholics were eager to learn Thursday of the new pope, Leo XIV, and were thrilled to learn he’s from ...

Chicago’s South Side was solidly working class during Pope Leo’s childhood, said Rob Paral, a researcher at the Great Cities ...

Many sites associated with past popes have become museums or holy destinations for the faithful. But Pope Leo XIV’s childhood ...

Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass this morning following his election, calling on the Church to focus on areas where ...

I found myself completely entranced by the four-hour service as I felt the words of the gospel touch my soul. I felt hope for ...

Pope Francis was known for refocusing the Catholic Church on promoting social and economic justice rather than traditional moral teachings. The pope’s death came after he spent weeks in the ...

The Catholic Church is in mourning ... Vatican Council and its call to preach the Gospel in the modern world." Our Lady of Apostles Sr. Mary Barron, president of the International Union of ...