Chicago

Irish dance superstar Michael Flatley stepped into the Vatican to meet Pope Leo XIV April 29, leaving the “Lord of the Dance” creator reflective on how faith and footwork are …

In the 20th century, Chicago was to American Catholicism what New York was to finance or Hollywood to film — central, influential and formational.

CHICAGO (OSV News) — Catholics in Chicago have expressed sympathy and sorrow over the death of a Loyola University Chicago student who was shot and killed March 19 near the …

Pope Leo XIV greeted and reminisced with 10 of his 82 former classmates after the general audience in St. Peter’s Square March 18.

“Christians are called today to be co-workers for peace with Christ, who even in our day wishes to share that gift with humanity.”

In a fractured world threatened by war, Christians can strengthen their bonds of unity to show the world that peace is possible, Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago said.

“Catholic social teaching has powerfully shaped the way I think about my own work, and about the pursuit of societal flourishing.”

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction Feb. 12 that allows Catholics to enter an ICE facility on Ash Wednesday to provide ashes and holy Communion.

“The message of Bernadette is powerful and universal; it speaks to everyone, no matter who you are,” said actress Eyma Scharen, who portrays the saint.

A group of clergy and religious, and a Catholic social justice organization filed a lawsuit over being barred from bringing holy Communion and pastoral care to detainees at an immigration …