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“Those Christians who bear a heavy responsibility in armed conflicts, do they have the humility and courage to engage in a serious examination of conscience and to go to confession?” Pope Leo XIV asked on March 13, 2026, during an audience with confessors at the Vatican. He emphasized how the sacrament of confession is meant Read More…

Pope appeals to conscience of Christians involved in wars

Mullen, who grew up in the diocese, succeeds Bishop Michael McGovern, who left the role to serve as the archbishop of Omaha, Nebraska. [...]

Here is a roundup of recent pro-life and abortion-related news. [...]

Deacon John Zak was “an active member of the community” before he was killed on March 11, police said. [...]

The big takeaway from this year’s crop of nominees for the 98th Annual Academy Awards is how very human they are.  Like them or hate them, that is the essence of great film: the ineffable search for what makes us tick — our humanity — and the flaws and foibles and quest for greatness and unpacking the Read More…

And, the winner is: Oscar-nominated films craving humanity

While the Pope is most often seen riding around in an open-air car for public appearances, he also has more typical vehicles for private use. Now, the newest car in the Vatican fleet comes with a message of loving pride from Pope Leo’s hometown — and uniquely customized Easter eggs for the Chicago-born pope. Jim Read More…

From Chicago with love: Ford gives Pope custom SUV

Forming intentional disciples of Jesus Christ is a lifelong endeavor, a task that never seems to reach its ultimate fulfillment in this life. It’s also a task that has to begin at an early age. Children can easily get into bad habits at a young age that will shape their future adulthood. The longer a Read More…

Why it’s important to teach your kids how to be virtuous

A growth-oriented excursion overseas turned into the growth experience of a lifetime for 18 seniors from the The Heights School when war with Iran broke out.

The world, now being unveiled, stands or falls on the faith and fortitude of Catholics willing to follow Christ as the persecution intensifies.

Women are incapable of teaching men how to be men.