The recently opened archives of Pope Pius XII have shed new light on claims the World War II-era pope didn’t speak out about the Holocaust.
Vatican’s Pius XII archives shed light on another contentious chapter: The Legion of Christ scandal
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David McGrath: Suburban church’s checkered past a cautionary tale for parents
The era was a perfect storm , when the highly regarded Dr. Benjamin Spock condoned corporal punishment and parents had unquestioning trust.
NWI Catholics head to Indy to revive tradition, deepen faith
More than 500 people from the Diocese of Gary are among thousands attending the National Eucharistic Congress, a five-day splashy event in Indianapolis that begins with an opening ceremony Wednesday night at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Fire breaks out in the spire of the medieval cathedral in the French city of Rouen
French authorities say a fire broke out Thursday on the spire of the medieval cathedral in the Normandy city of Rouen.
Religion roundup: St. Patricia lunchroom dedicated to late Bishop Birmingham, more
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Today in History: Mormon leader Joseph Smith killed in Illinois
On June 27, 1844, Mormon leader Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum, were killed by a mob in Carthage, Illinois.
Pritzker signs bill creating new Department of Early Childhood as advocates eagerly anticipate improvements to the system
Gov. J.B. Pritzker,said the new Dept. of Early Childhood will streamline and enhance services for children, families, and early childhood providers across the state.
Pennsylvania bishop Sean Rowe elected new leader of Episcopal Church. He’s the youngest since 1789
Sean Rowe, a 49-year-old bishop from western Pennsylvania, on Wednesday became the youngest person ever elected as leader of the Episcopal Church.
Nation’s first publicly funded religious charter school blocked by Oklahoma Supreme Court
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday stopped what would have been the first publicly funded religious charter school in the U.S., turning back conservatives and the state’s GOP governor who have welcomed religious groups into public education.
Parishes in Orland, Tinley and Alsip join together for Habitat for Humanity home building project
Seven Catholic parishes in Orland Hills, Orland Park, Tinley Park and Alsip build walls for a Habitat for Humanity home in Michigan.