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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...

Greta Gerwig appears at the 37th annual Producers Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 28, 2026, left, and Meryl Streep appears at The Albies in London on Oct. 3, 2025. (AP Photo)

A familiar figure, a new voice: Meryl Streep’s Aslan stirs gender debate over Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’

By Peter Smith

October 4, 2026 at 11:23 a.m.

The public hasn’t viewed a frame from director Greta Gerwig’s movie adaptation of the classic...

Actor Lou Ferrigno reacts after throwing the first pitch before the Chicago White Sox play the Oakland Athletics at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, in Chicago. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfills childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV

By Associated Press

September 30, 2026 at 7:11 a.m.

The Incredible Hulk fulfilled a childhood dream by meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday.

Chicago White Sox fans hold up a cut-out of Pope Leo behind home plate in the 10th inning of a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Rate Field in Chicago on Aug. 11, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Is the Chicago White Sox’s postseason chance a miracle? No comment, says Pope Leo.

By Allison Kiehl

September 25, 2026 at 3:54 p.m.

When asked by a reporter Friday if he had any influence over Chicago White Sox’s...

Pope Leo XIV, center, is welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron, left, and his wife Brigitte as he arrives at the Elysee Palace in Paris, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Leo XIV warns a ‘paradise of machines’ could undermine humanity as he opens France trip

By Nicole Winfield

September 25, 2026 at 11:40 a.m.

Pope Leo XIV warned Friday that a “paradise of machines” risked undermining humanity as he...

Pope Leo XIV talks to journalists aboard the papal flight from Rome to Paris, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, during his apostolic journey to France. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, Pool)

Pope Leo XIV affirms need for media to cover public figures when asked about Trump ban

By Nicole Winfield

September 25, 2026 at 6:09 a.m.

Pope Leo XIV told reporters they were welcome to cover him, as he responded to...

The Erker family of St. Louis and California listen to a musical performance before the beatification Mass for Fulton Sheen at the Dome at America's Center in St. Louis on Sept. 24, 2026. (E. Jason Wambsgans/baiduhai)

Tens of thousands gather for Archbishop Fulton Sheen beatification, 1st Illinois native to reach milestone on path to sainthood

By Angie Leventis Lourgos

September 24, 2026 at 8:07 p.m.

The Catholic prelate and Emmy-winning TV host preached to millions on his primetime show "Life...

Pope Leo XIV arrives for his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)

Pope Leo XIV praises US radio and TV preacher Fulton Sheen ahead of beatification

By Nicole Winfield

September 23, 2026 at 7:20 a.m.

Pope Leo XIV, who grew up listening to popular American television preacher Archbishop Fulton Sheen,...

Activists fighting child abuse stage a protest near the home of a former Catholic priest suspected of sexually assaulting dozens of children, in Etrechy, outside Paris, Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026, Placards read from the left: ‘330,000 victims of child sexual abuse, never again’ and Delfosse, the church knew’. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Pope Leo XIV will meet with the French abuse survivors as critics demand action

By Sylvie Corbet

September 22, 2026 at 2:45 p.m.

Pope Leo XIV, during his four-day visit to France beginning Friday, will meet privately with...

Benito Juarez Community Academy student Rogelio Mendeola works on his calavera figure during art class on Sept. 21, 2026. A calavera is a small skeleton figurine used during the holiday Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, to honor deceased loved ones. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Benito Juarez students honor loved ones in Día de los Muertos celebration

By Kate Perez

September 22, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Students at Benito Juarez high school craft calaveras to honor loved ones for Día de...

Pope Leo XIV delivers the Angelus noon prayer in St. Peter’ s Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Leo XIV will retrace his missionary footsteps in Peru and finally visit Argentina in November

By Nicole Winfield

September 21, 2026 at 8:13 a.m.

Pope Leo XIV will retrace his steps as a missionary priest when he returns home...

Bishop Blase Cupich of Spokane, Washington, right, addresses the media after being introduced by Cardinal Francis George, left, as the new archbishop designate for Chicago at a news conference at Archbishop Quigley Center on Sept. 20, 2014. (Abel Uribe/baiduhai)

Today in Chicago History: Pope Francis names Blase Cupich to lead Archdiocese of Chicago

By Kori Rumore

September 20, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Here's a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on Sept. 20, according...

Bishop Fulton Sheen conducts the Good Friday service at Corpus Christi Catholic Church at 4920 South Park Ave. in Chicago on April 16, 1954. (Max Arthur/baiduhai)

First Illinois native to be beatified: 10 things to know about famed TV host, evangelist Fulton Sheen on his path to sainthood

By Angie Leventis Lourgos

September 19, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Pope Leo XIV was moved by Fulton Sheen’s words as a child, calling the famed...