Vatican Pope Francis brings new era of relations between Vatican and Italy For centuries, the papacy has exerted significant political influence over Italy. From 754 to 1870, the papal states gave popes direct control over large tracts of the country before the 1929 Lateran Treaty brought the creation of the Vatican City State.
Vatican Cardinal ‘Fix It’: Almoner’s job is to model direct charity During his visit to a center offering respite and food to refugees on the Greek island of Lesbos, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski followed a sign that said, “Broken? Fix it here.”
U.S. Anticipating Pentecost: ‘Veni Sancte Spiritus’ The first time I sensed the presence of the Holy Spirit, I was four years old. It was late, much past my bedtime. I’d had a difficult time falling asleep. My room had been invaded by shadows, each growing more and more sinister with the headlights of passing cars.
Chicagoland Winning essay: How would Father Tolton respond to bullies? During February, which is Black History Month, the archdiocese’s Black Catholic Initiative held an essay contest for students in Catholic schools on the topic “How would Father Augustus Tolton respond to bullies?”
Chicagoland St. Ethelreda’s chess team offers lessons in strategy, patience When Eric Luster starts speaking, all eyes go to the front of the room. “At the beginning, what’s the goal?” he asks, pointing to a diagram of a chess board projected onto a screen. “Control the center,” a student says.
Vatican Throwing away food is like throwing away people, pope says Pope Francis condemned food waste, saying throwing away food is like throwing away people.
Chicagoland Catholic Theological Union commemorates 50th anniversary Cardinal Cupich was the main celebrant during the 50th anniversary celebration of Catholic Theological Union on May 5, 2019, held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Hyde Park.
U.S. Shareholders push U.S. telecom firms to tackle online child sexual abuse Online child sexual abuse is a booming international business and religious congregations holding stocks in major telecom firms are stepping up their advocacy to thwart it.
Vatican Pope issues new norms on mandatory abuse reporting and bishop accountability Pope Francis has revised and clarified norms and procedures for holding bishops and religious superiors accountable in protecting minors as well as in protecting members of religious orders and seminarians from abuse.
Chicagoland Vicariate II Mass revives tradition of welcoming neophytes For Joyce Nordhus, Communion on April 28, Divine Mercy Sunday, was something she had been looking forward to for a long time. Nordhus was baptized, confirmed and received the Eucharist for the first time at the Easter Vigil Mass April 20 at St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Park Ridge. She attended a neophyte Mass April 28 with Bishop Mark Bartosic at Mary, Seat of Wisdom Parish, also in Park Ridge.
Chicagoland Archdiocesan priests celebrate silver and golden anniversaries Each year we honor the archdiocesan priests celebrating special jubilees. They have dedicated themselves to serving the Lord through his church in the Archdiocese of Chicago, and they often wear many hats, such as administrator, maintenance man, cook, accountant, friend. They have been parish priests, but also teachers, chaplains and counselors. Chicago Catholic congratulates and thanks them.