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Archdiocese celebrates election of Pope Leo XIV

Joined by Father Father Gregory Sakowicz, rector of Holy Name Cathedral, Auxiliary Bishop Larry Sullivan, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Chicago, offers remarks about the election of the new pope at Holy Name Cathedral, 735 N. State St., on May 8, 2025. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Holy Name Cathedral hosts Mass to pray for conclave

Auxiliary Bishop Jose Garcia-Maldonado was the main celebrant during a special Mass to pray for the conclave at Holy Name Cathedral on May 7, 2025. Deacon Dan Welter assisted and Father Gregory Sakowicz, rector, also concelebrated. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Papal ring, insignia destroyed at cardinals’ final meeting

On the eve of the conclave, the ring and lead seal of the late Pope Francis were destroyed in the presence of members of the College of Cardinals in the Vatican’s New Synod Hall.

Cardinal Cupich joins St. Jerome Parish at Via Crucis for immigration reform

Erwin Jose Martinez Blandon portrays Jesus as parishioners from St. Jerome Parish, 1709 W. Lunt Ave., process in the neighborhood surrounding their parish during a Via Crucis on Good Friday, April,18, 2025. Cardinal Cupich read prayers and reflections at the seventh station. Stations of the Cross also known as Way of Sorrows or Via Crucis, refers to depicting Jesus Christ on the day of his crucifixion and accompanying prayers. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

St. Moses the Black pantry expanding to meet increased need

Volunteers at St. Moses the Black Food Pantry assist people in need on April 16, 2025. Prior to December 2004, the pantry served 50 households a week in the Chatham, Greater Grand Crossing, Park Manor and Woodlawn neighborhoods. Now they provide fresh produce, meat and dry goods to over 700 households a week. Because of this growing need, the parish raised funds to move to a larger location in the former St. Dorothy School. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Tenebrae service at St. Elizabeth Seton Parish set tone for triduum

Members of St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Orland Hills participated in a Tenebrae service on April 16, 2024. Tenebrae means “darkness”, and is a liturgical service of music, and readings that features distinctive symbolic elements of Christ's passion and death. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Archdiocese remembers Pope Francis at cathedral Mass

Hundreds joined Cardinal Cupich as he presided over a memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis at Holy Name Cathedral on April 23, 2025. Pope Francis passed away on Monday, April 21 at the age of 88. Chicago auxiliary bishops, priests and deacons from across the archdiocese, and religious leaders from several different faiths, gathered for prayer to honor the much-loved pope. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Catholics celebrate Holy Week in archdiocese

Catholics throughout the archdiocese celebrated Holy Week 2025 in different ways. We covered several events through photos presented here. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Homeless, hungry focus of first ‘Carlo Fest’ event

Students in the religious education program at Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish in Chicago made Lunches for the Homeless on March 23, 2025, to kick off the start of parish celebrations leading up to the canonization of Carlo Acutis on April 27. First Communion students wrote a note that said “Jesus Loves You!” that was added to each lunch bag. The lunches were delivered to the Providence Soup Kitchen at St. Stanislaus Kostka. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Archbishop Casey says farewell to Archdiocese of Chicago

Priests and parishioners throughout the archdiocese gathered for a farewell Mass and reception in honor of then Archbishop-designate Robert Casey before he departs for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati on March 26, 2025, at St. Barbara Catholic Church in Brookfield. Archbishop-designate was pastor of St. Barbara from 2009 to 2016. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
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