Vatican Pope Francis and the changing role of the doctrine congregation For more than three decades, during the pontificates of John Paul II and Benedict XVI, the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith occupied a crucial role inside the Vatican.
Chicagoland Miracle attributed to Blessed John Henry Newman has local ties When the Vatican announced on Feb. 15 that Pope Francis had signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed John Henry Newman clearing the way for his canonization, there was rejoicing in Chicago.
Chicagoland Daniel Rudd: A pioneering leader in black Catholic journalism With February being African-American History Month, it’s a perfect opportunity to learn about a pioneering Catholic journalist from the past: Daniel Rudd, founder of the national black newspaper, the American Catholic Tribune, and founder of what is today the National Black Catholic Congress.
Chicagoland Mother McAuley earns spot in Amazon’s Future Engineers program Students at Mother McAuley Liberal High School will benefit next year from the school’s participation in Amazon’s Future Engineers program.
U.S. Cardinal Cupich, Bishop Bambera welcome Catholic-Muslim document signed by pope The declaration signed by Pope Francis and Sheik Ahmad el-Tayeb, the grand imam of al-Azhar, during the pope's trip to the United Arab Emirates "is a clarion call for robust dialogue that leads to peace," said the Catholic chairman of the National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue and the chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs.
Chicagoland St. Josephine Bakhita statue dedicated Auxiliary Bishop Joseph Perry blessed a statue of St. Josephine Bakhita following a Mass at the St. Adrian site, 7000 S. Washtenaw Ave., of Mary, Mother of Mercy Parish on Feb. 17, 2019. Born in Sudan to a prosperous family, Bakhita was kidnapped and forced into slavery for more than 12 years. She eventually ended up in Italy, where she encountered some religious women and joined their community.
Chicagoland Mass to thank altar servers Auxiliary Bishop Alberto Rojas was the main celebrant during a Mass at St. Hubert Parish in Hoffman Estates to thank altar servers who serve in parishes in Vicariate 1 on Feb. 10. More than 100 altar servers attended the Mass and a pizza party afterwards.
U.S. This year's Lent could be just what struggling church needs When Lent begins March 6, U.S. Catholics will likely be more than ready for it. This set-aside time for prayer and reflection -- after all the church has been through in recent months -- could provide both a healing balm and a needed boost forward, some say.
Chicagoland Director of operations position emerges through Renew My Church When lightning struck the bell tower at Sacred Heart Church in Winnetka in the early hours of Aug. 25, 2018, it did more than send chunks of concrete crashing to the ground.
Vatican Respect, dialogue key for peace between Christians, Muslims, pope says Pope Francis said his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates, while brief, was a new page in relations between Christians and Muslims at a time when conflict and violence threaten the goal of lasting peace.
International International study suggests religious people are happier Charles Schulz, in his "Peanuts" comic strip, coined the adage, "Happiness is a warm puppy." However, the results of a wide-ranging study that surveyed the attitudes of people in as many as 35 countries suggest that happiness is tied to being religiously active.