Pope Francis chose his place of burial in St. Mary Major Basilica, near an icon of the Madonna that he revered, because it reflects his “humble, simple and essential" life.

On Saturday starting 5:15 p.m., Holy Name Cathedral hosted a Mass to commemorate the life of Pope Francis. Parishioners also ...

While the pope was buried in Italy, people from all over the world are feeling a great sense of loss with his passing.

Pope Francis died on April 21, 2025. Many world leaders are expected to attend his funeral in Vatican City, including ...

St. Patrick Catholic Church: 638 N. Calumet Rd. — The Rev. Robert McClory will hold the Diocese of Gary’s annual Mass of Remembrance for bereaved parents who have experienced miscarriage, stillbirth, ...

His followers saw him as symbolizing the church's open arms. His critics saw him as bending timeless church doctrines.

Songs from Elton John, Celine Dion and Mary J. Blige; the cast recording of ... Brew,” Tracy Chapman’s eponymous 1988 album, Chicago’s 1969 LP “Chicago Transit Authority,” the radio ...

ST. CHARLES — An incumbent St. Charles City ... In January, two sitting council members — Ward 4’s Mary West and Ward 10’s Bridget Ohmes — sued the city in an attempt to seize power ...

Lancaster Catholic grad Travis Jankowski signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday, the team announced, after the outfielder spent a few days in baseball limbo ...

CHICAGO -- The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops announced Monday that it is ending a half-century of partnerships with the federal government to serve refugees and migrant children, saying the ...

U.S. Catholic leaders are ending their church’s 50-year partnership with the federal government and seeking new ways to help refugees. Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference ...