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Nothing can diminish the value of any human being, pope says

No physical limitation or setback can diminish the value of any human being because each person is a unique and beloved child of God, Pope Francis said.

Health care is a universal right, not a luxury, Pope Francis says

Health care is not a luxury, it is a right that belongs to everyone, Pope Francis told health care workers.

New state laws draw comment from Illinois bishops

In the second week of January, the Illinois legislature passed two major bills that were signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, both of which have implications for Catholic social teaching.

Pope announces ecumenical prayer before synod assembly in October

Encouraging Catholics to participate in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Francis also announced that before the assembly of the Synod of Bishops opens in early October, there will be an ecumenical prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Square.

Vicariates mark the passing of Pope Benedict with memorial Masses

Chicago-area Catholics joined the universal church in marking the passing of Pope Benedict XVI with memorial Masses on Jan. 4 and Jan. 5 in each of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s six vicariates.

Vacant rectory sees new life as an emergency shelter

The rectory at the St. Catherine of Siena-St. Lucy church site at 38 N. Austin Blvd. now has a new purpose. Since Jan. 4, it has served as a temporary emergency shelter for men, women and families who need a roof over their heads for a night.

Beloved Fenwick teacher still helping after retirement

You could say that once Roger Finnell walked through the doors of Fenwick High School as a freshman in 1955, he never really left. Sure, he spent four years in college at Loyola University Chicago (class of 1963), but then he was right back at his alma mater.

Students, staff create extra prayer time during school week

Students and staff members at some Catholic schools are finding ways to add extra communal prayer into their schedule with the creation of prayer groups or prayer circles.

Faith is a call to service and mission, pope tells U.S. seminarians

The call to faith in Jesus always is a call to service and mission, Pope Francis told seminarians, priests and staff of the Pontifical North American College.
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