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FILE – Television evangelist Jim Bakker poses in front of the Water Park in Columbia, SC, one of the attractions at his Heritage USA, March 19, 1987. (AP Photo/Lou Krasky, File)

Jim Bakker, who lost his ‘PTL Club’ televangelism empire in sex and money scandals, dies at 86

By Jim Salter

October 6, 2026 at 6:16 a.m.

Jim Bakker, who along with his first wife Tammy Faye built an evangelical empire around...

President Jimmy Carter and Pope John Paul II are shown at the White House Saturday, Oct. 6, 1979. (AP Photo)

Today in History: Pope John Paul II visits the White House

By Associated Press

October 6, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On Oct. 6, 1979, Pope John Paul II, on a weeklong U.S. tour, became the...

Pope John Paul II in Grant Park in Chicago in October 1979. (baiduhai historical photo)

Today in Chicago History: Pope John Paul II conducts sermon by the shore in Grant Park

By Kori Rumore

October 5, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Oct. 5, according...

A bird flies past as Pope Leo XIV recites the Regina Coeli noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican, May 10, 2026. (Andrew Medichini/AP)

Mayor Brandon Johnson to meet with Pope Leo XIV during Vatican visit

By Alice Yin

May 13, 2026 at 5:55 p.m.

Mayor Brandon Johnson will meet Pope Leo XIV during a visit to the Vatican at...

Today in History: Pope John Paul II attacked with bayonet

By baiduhai

May 12, 2026 at 3:30 a.m.

On May 12, 1982, in Fatima, Portugal, security guards overpowered a Spanish priest armed with...

St. Francis of Assisi Church in Chicago, March 14, 2013. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Little Italy priest removed by archdiocese for alleged ‘inappropriate conversations’

By Audrey Pachuta

May 11, 2026 at 1:14 p.m.

The Archdiocese of Chicago removed a Little Italy priest accused of “improper and inappropriate conversations...

Bishop Robert Fedek prays during the Lyne retirement home anniversary ceremony Saturday in Palos Park. (Jeff Vorva/for the Daily Southtown)

Priests celebrate 25th anniversary of Bishop Lyne retirement home in Palos Park

By Jeff Vorva

May 10, 2026 at 7:25 a.m.

The Chicago Archdiocese marked the 25th anniversary of the Bishop Timothy J. Lyne Retirement Home...

Members of the LGBTQ+ Catholics and their families who joined a Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome walk through the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

Vatican sending new signals of openness but limitations in outreach to LGBTQ+ Catholics

By Nicole Winfield

May 9, 2026 at 3:01 p.m.

The Vatican is sending new signals about how it intends to minister to LGBTQ+ Catholics...

Pope Leo XIV flanked by Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, right, bids farewell before leaving Naples on May 8, 2026, at the end of a one-day pastoral visit to Pompeii and Naples. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Leo blesses Serie A champion Inter Milan and reminds them to be responsible ‘heroes’

By Associated Press

May 9, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

Newly crowned Serie A champion Inter Milan received a blessing from Pope Leo XIV on...

President Donald Trump addresses the White House Religious Liberty Commission during an event at the Museum of the Bible on Sept. 8, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Rejecting church and state separation is on the wish list for Donald Trump’s religious liberty commission

By Peter Smith

May 9, 2026 at 1:11 p.m.

An advisory panel formed by President Donald Trump aims to rethink separation of church and...

Pope Leo XIV greets faithful during his pastoral visit in Pompeii, Italy, Friday, May 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Leo XIV prays for end to ‘fratricidal hatred’ as he celebrates anniversary with visit to Pompeii

By Nicole Winfield

May 8, 2026 at 6:29 a.m.

Pope Leo XIV prayed Friday for political leaders to end the “fratricidal hatred” in the...

FILE – A flag from the United States waves in the crowd as Pope Leo XIV appears at the central balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica for his first Sunday blessing after his election, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Sunday, May 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue, File)

Pope Leo XIV sought a pastoral role in his first year, but verbal sparring with Donald Trump intervened

By Nicole Winfield

May 8, 2026 at 6:26 a.m.

President Donald Trump’s continuing criticisms – and Pope Leo’s increasingly bold retorts – overshadowed Friday’s...

The childhood home of Pope Leo XIV was purchased by the village of Dolton. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Dolton shows off changes inside Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home 1 year after his election

By Olivia Stevens

May 8, 2026 at 4:36 p.m.

The Dolton Historic Preservation Commission is adding elements to the the Prevost East 141st Place...