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Gomez: Imitate Rev. King’s ‘example, prophetic witness’ in work for justice

The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged all people of goodwill to commemorate the life and legacy of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the Jan. 17 holiday named for him by remembering “not only the justice he pursued, but how he pursued it.”

Pope Francis: King’s ‘vision of harmony, equality for all’ remains timely

With “social injustice, division and conflict” threatening the common good, people need to rediscover and recommit to the vision of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. to work nonviolently for harmony and equality for all, Pope Francis said.

Faith communities lead peaceful protest against racism

In the spirit of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., pastors from the city’s North Lawndale neighborhood on the West Side marched peacefully through their community on June 12, calling for racial justice and unity. Hundreds of people joined them in the protest, which ended at the site where King once lived.

Dr. King remembered at St. Katharine Drexel Parish

St. Katharine Drexel Parish, 9015 S. Harper Ave., celebrates the birthday of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. during Mass on Jan. 19, 2020.

Archdiocese remembers life, legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

With the choir of St. Ailbe Parish performing rousing and moving gospel songs and African-American high school students reciting Scripture and parts of speeches from the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., the Archdiocese of Chicago joined the nation in commemorating the 50th anniversary of the civil-rights leader’s death.

Vatican official: Pope, Martin Luther King share common dream

The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of a dignified life for all men and women regardless of color or creed continues to live on in the teachings of one his most influential admirers, Pope Francis, a Vatican representative said.

Celebrating King’s legacy by marching for peace

With temperatures at 13 degrees and dropping on the evening Jan. 15 -- the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., -- more than 50 people gathered at St. Sabina Church, 1210 W. 78th Place, to honor his legacy and march and pray for peace.

King’s assassination took center stage in 1968

Nearly 50 years ago, the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “weighed upon the conscience of the world.” That was the headline on the cover of the April 12, 1968, issue of The New World.

A look back: Catholic response to the riots of April 1968

April 4 was the 49th anniversary of the death of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. With a view toward th...

Rainbow PUSH Coalition honors Cardinal Cupich

Cardinal Cupich honored the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. by calling on Americans to keep...
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