Pope Leo XIV: ‘The cry of displaced children rises to God’

“The cry of displaced children rises to God today,” Pope Leo said in his message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which the church observes on Sept. 27. The pope’s message was released Aug. 14 by the Holy See Press Office.

South Korea to host first Christian–Confucian colloquium in Seoul

Christian and Confucian religious leaders, scholars, and representatives are set to gather at Sogang University in Seoul on August 4-5 for the first Christian–Confucian Colloquium.

Pope: Digital communication must serve truth and human dignity

Pope Leo has called on Catholic communicators to promote digital tools and strategies inspired by the pursuit of truth and respect for human dignity.

Synod publishes ‘Recollecting’ resource for 2027 local church assemblies

The General Secretariat of the Synod has published a new resource to help dioceses and eparchies — the dioceses of the Eastern Catholic Churches — prepare their evaluation assemblies, which will conclude the local stage of the synod’s implementation process.

Pastoral mercy in marriage nullity cases (Part I)

In September 2015, Pope Francis issued two landmark apostolic letters by which he reformed the canonical procedures for declaring the nullity of marriage. At the heart of this legal reform was the introduction of the shorter process or the “processus brevior.” Driven by the supreme law of the church, the salvation of souls, Pope Francis sought to simplify and expedite tribunal proceedings without diluting the dogmatic principle of marital indissolubility.

Suddenly a storm

Were you around for the storms that ripped through the area July 27? Two rounds of strong storms swirled through the Chicago area, dropping damaging hail and spawning seven tornadoes in the metro area.

Our Lady of Fatima Church hosts 126th novena to St. Anne

Nestled in a side altar at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 2751 W. 38th Place, is a shrine to St. Anne where, for 126 years, the faithful have brought their prayers asking for the intercession of Jesus’ grandmother.

Gathering celebrates spirit, memories of Camino for pilgrims

Chicago-area Catholics who have taken part in El Camino de Santiago, or the Way of St. James, gathered for Mass on the eve of the feast of St. James, July 24 at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 708 W. Belmont Ave., to share stories and celebrate the spirit of the historic pilgrimage.

Interest in Father Tolton’s cause comes from around the world

Venerable Augustus Tolton died in Mercy Hospital on Chicago’s South Side 129 years ago, but his legacy lives on in his cause for canonization with interest coming not just from America, but from as far away as Russia, the Philippines and South America.

Little Sisters of the Poor: Offering care, sense of family for Chicago’s elderly poor for 150 years

“Last stopping place.” That’s what a resident once told Little Sister of the Poor Mother Margaret Charles Hogarty her religious community’s initials — LSP — meant. “And it’s a good place,” he told her.
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