Vatican

Archbishops must promote unity, seek new ways to share Gospel, pope says

Archbishops around the world can provide by their example the fraternity and unity in diversity the entire Catholic Church needs today, Pope Leo XIV said.

Chicagoland

Sister Rosemary Connelly, longtime president of Misericordia, dies

Mercy Sister Rosemary Connelly, longtime president of Misericordia Heart of Mercy and champion of people with developmental disabilities, died on June 19. She was 94.

Chicagoland

Meet the Archdiocese of Chicago’s newest deacons

Fifteen permanent deacons and two transitional deacons were ordained May 11 at Holy Name Cathedral. Auxiliary Bishop Larry Sullivan, vicar general, celebrated the ordination Mass.

Chicagoland

Thousands of Catholics celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field

Thousands of Catholics from across the Chicago area and beyond gathered June 14 at Rate Field, home of the Chicago White Sox, to celebrate Pope Leo XIV, the Chicago-born, Dolton-raised Augustinian and White Sox fan who was elected the 266th Successor of Peter on May 8.

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Principal 'slimed' after students exceed fundraising goal

Students poured “slime” over the head of Principal Nilma Osiecki at Pope Francis Global Academy, 6143 W. Irving Park Road, on May 21, 2025. The sliming was a reward for the school community exceeding its target goal of $17,000 in this year’s annual fundraiser. Pope Francis Global Academy is the first and only school in Illinois named after Pope Francis. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

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