Pope again calls for full prisoner exchange between Russia and Ukraine

Pope Francis reiterated the Vatican’s willingness to aid in a comprehensive prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine.

Pope remembers activist priest as model for service to the poor

Fifty years after the murder of an Argentine priest and activist, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to see in his life and ministry a model of service and proximity to the poor.

God knows

Did you ever have a day where you had everything lined up just right? Kids up and out the door on schedule, dog walked, breakfast eaten, lunch packed? A busy schedule, but one with enough time to get from point A to point B, and maybe a little extra to stop for the pick-up order at Target? Great, right?

Girls’ robotics team takes home a finalist trophy at world competition

Ask the members of the Knots and Bots independent robotics team what the most challenging part of competing in the First Lego League competition is, and they’ll tell you that it’s the frustration that comes when something they have spent hours designing, programming and building doesn’t work.

Meet the Archdiocese of Chicago’s newest deacons

Twelve permanent deacons and two transitional deacons were ordained May 11 at Holy Name Cathedral. Cardinal Cupich celebrated the ordination Mass.

Deacons’ wives support husbands, parishes in many ways

In 2019, Pam Carlson sat alone in the front pew of St. Barbara Church in Brookfield to watch her oldest child, Steven, get married.

May 19: Pentecost Sunday

In many families, religious communities, parishes and businesses, there are people who take care of things without a lot of fanfare or recognition. They do not look for thanks but only for the opportunity to be of service. As a result, their contributions are sometimes overlooked, and their service is not always appreciated as it should be.

May 26: Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity

One well-known biblical scholar has described the biblical experience of God as one who is both awesomely powerful and infinitely tender.

For first time, De La Salle Institute’s student leaders are women

For most of its 135-year history, De La Salle Institute has prided itself on educating the leaders of Chicago

Vatican norms for Jubilee indulgence include pilgrimage, penance, service

Pilgrims passing through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica during the Holy Year 2025, going to confession, receiving Communion and praying for the intentions of the pope can receive an indulgence, but so can inmates in prison and those who work to defend human life or assist migrants and refugees.
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