Vatican Humanity must care for creation or face self-destruction, pope says When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste — humanity either must live up to its responsibility or continue on a path of self-destruction, Pope Francis said, commemorating Earth Day with a video message.
Chicagoland Vatican YouTube channel for the deaf praised by local Catholics On Easter Sunday, the Vatican launched new YouTube channels that provide sign language interpretation of Pope Francis’ weekly audiences and Angelus addresses for millions of deaf Catholics around the world.
Chicagoland St. Francis de Sales youth confirmed Auxiliary Bishop Jeffrey Grob was the main celebrant for Confirmation at St. Francis de Sales Parish in Lake Zurich on April 17, 2021.
Vatican Pope Francis celebrates name day at Vatican vaccination clinic Celebrating his name day, the feast of St. George, Pope Francis was serenaded by hundreds of Rome’s most vulnerable residents and the people who assist them.
Chicagoland New playground for St. Thomas the Apostle School Students at St. Thomas the Apostle School, 5467 S. Woodlawn Ave., try out the new playground equipment following a blessing and dedication on April 19, 2021.
U.S. Catholic leaders: Chauvin verdict is a call for more action Although Catholic leaders across the country called the April 20 jury verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial a moment of justice, they also stressed there is still a lot of work to do to move toward healing.
Vatican In lives of Father Küng, Cardinal Cassidy, lessons for church reform, renewal One was a high-profile theologian from Switzerland, a towering figure of 20th-century Christianity whose writings brought him a global following, but who could be spiky and fiercely critical of Rome. The other was a mild-mannered, affable Australian, a skilled Vatican diplomat who largely worked behind the scenes as he rose to one of the highest positions in the Roman Curia.
U.S. Advocates, editorials call on Biden to end federal death penalty WASHINGTON — The death penalty has been getting attention across the country this year with legislation introduced or voted on in several states aimed at limiting, repealing or even renewing capital punishment.
Chicagoland Cardinal Cupich contributes to international child safety symposium The Archdiocese of Chicago has been a leader in preventing clerical sexual abuse of minors and reaching out to victims, Cardinal Cupich said in an online presentation that was part of the Symposium on Faith and Flourishing: Strategies for Preventing and Healing Child Sexual Abuse, hosted by Harvard University’s Human Flourishing program.
Chicagoland Conference will discuss sexual abuse of deaf young people The first-ever international conference on sexual abuse of young deaf Catholics will be held May 7 and 21 during webinars organized by the Deaf Catholic Youth Initiative for the Americas.
Chicagoland Local Catholic shares life journey after polio through faith lens When Pascuala Herrera reflects on her life so far, one thing is clear to her: God always had a plan, even if she didn’t understand it at the time.