Pope Leo XIV's brother Augustinians and others from the Chicago-area looked back with gratitude on the past year since the ...

Cardinal Robert Prevost became the first U.S. born pope last year, using the papacy as a platform for amplifying the church's stance on politics and peace ...

Bob Belden was a cornerstone in his family's beloved brick business. A former Central Catholic teammate recalls a side few ...

Father Tom McCarthy says Leo had trouble convincing his bank of his identity after being elected to lead the Catholic Church.

Declining Mass attendance and contributions to the collection plate will lead to the closure of St. Julian Eymard Catholic Church in Elk Grove Village and its consolidation with sister church Queen ...

Since Pope Francis was buried in the Basilica of St. Mary on April 27, 2025, the basilica has been transformed from a prominent Roman church into one of the city's major pilgrimage sites for admirers ...

Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pontiff, marks his first year in office. Catholics share their views on his papacy.

The Washington Post won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for scrutinizing the Trump administration’s sweeping, choppy cuts and changes to federal agencies.

Chicago's Will Quam, via his Brick of Chicago Instagram account, website and walking tours, has shared his passion for bricks ...

Memorial Day is Monday, May 25. Memorial Day parades, services and observances throughout the suburbs will pay tribute to ...

Unlike Pope Francis, Pope Leo XIV wore the mozzetta, or traditional red cape, for his first appearance as pope on ...

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