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Holy Name Cathedral hosts Mass to pray for conclave

As tens of thousands of people waited in St. Peter’s Square for smoke to billow from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel signaling whether or not a new pope was elected, people gathered for noon Mass at Holy Name Cathedral to pray for the cardinals in the conclave.

Archdiocese celebrates election of Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV will never forget his Chicago roots, but he is “first and foremost” a child of God who will work to lead the worldwide church and to draw attention to those on the margins of society, who otherwise might be forgotten.

Pope Francis’ witness on immigration inspired local ministries

Catholics in the Archdiocese of Chicago who minister to and advocate for immigrants were inspired by Pope Francis’ words and actions, from visiting Lampedusa, Italy, to mourn migrants lost at sea in the opening months of his pontificate, to celebrating Mass at the U.S.-Mexico border, and urging members of the U.S. Congress in 2015 to find an immigration policy that would be “always humane, just and fraternal.”

Ecumenical and interreligious impact of Pope Francis

I was awakened on the morning of April 21 by a text, stunned out of sleep as I read a note of condolences from a Muslim friend on the passing of Pope Francis. Even in death, Pope Francis was revealing his impact on interreligious relations.

People with disabilities felt seen, loved by Pope Francis

Pope Francis lived the passage of Chapter 25 of Matthew’s Gospel that talks about the obligation disciples of Christ have to care for the poor and vulnerable members of the community, said Father Joseph Mulcrone, director of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s St. Francis Borgia Deaf Center.

Local iconographer adds Pope Francis to Catholic heroes series

In the days after Pope Francis died, Chicago-based iconographer Joe Malham recalled the moments that, for him, defined Francis’ papacy: washing the feet of women in a prison, embracing a man who suffered from a disfiguring disease, inviting a young girl with Down syndrome to sit on the stage next to him after she had wandered from her parents.

St. Ann School receives $97,000 from Big Shoulders Fund

St. Ann School Principal Kathleen Fox credits a school culture that emphasizes ongoing learning and making sure each students feels that they are known and valued for its growth in test scores and other academic measures.

El Paso bishop calls Catholics to advocate against ‘morally indefensible’ actions toward migrants

U.S. Catholics must advocate for a humane immigration system at a time when the federal government is taking a number of “morally indefensible” actions towards migrants and immigrants, according to Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas.

Parishioners, visitors gather at cathedral to remember Pope Francis

Catholics gathered at Holy Name Cathedral and in their local parishes April 21 after learning of the death of Pope Francis early that morning.

Local Catholic leaders pay tribute to pope

In the hours after the world learned of the death of Pope Francis on April 21, people and institutions around the world released statements and tributes to the late pontiff. Here are excerpts of some of them:
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