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A volunteer walks past signs for migrants alerting them to free social services at the Migrant Center in Forest Park. (Jesse Wright/Pioneer Press)

Years later, migrants bused into Oak Park area still living in limbo

By Jesse Wright

October 13, 2026 at 5:05 a.m.

The border crisis landed in Chicago around Christmas in 2023. Shipped up from Texas, migrants...

FILE – Military Services Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks during a press conference at a plenary assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

Archbishop of the US military says Catholic soldiers should not serve on firing squad

By Associated Press

October 12, 2026 at 1:17 p.m.

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees the Catholic Church’s pastoral services to Catholics in the U.S....

Pope Leo XIV delivers the Angelus prayer in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Pope Leo will be admitted to hospital Tuesday for lung nodule surgery, Vatican says

By Nicole Winfield

October 12, 2026 at 4:32 p.m.

The Vatican said Pope Leo XIV will be admitted to the hospital on Tuesday in...

Pope Francis, center, flanked by his spokeperson Maeo Bruni, right, talks to journalists, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, aboard the flight bound to Jakarta, Indonesia, where Francis will start his 12-day pastoral visit to Asia. Francis will clock 32,814 kilometers (20,390 miles) by air during his Sept. 2-13 visit to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore, far surpassing any of his previous 44 foreign trips and notching one of the longest papal trips ever, both in terms of days on the road and distances traveled. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia, pool)

Pope Francis has packed first day in Indonesia with visits to president, clergy in test of stamina, health

By Nicole Winfield

September 3, 2024 at 7:28 p.m.

Pope Francis is opening his visit to Indonesia with a packed first day Wednesday, meeting...

FILE– Pope Francis waves as he leaves after his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at The Vatican, Aug. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini, File)

Pope embarks on longest, farthest and most challenging trip to Asia, with China in the background

By Nicole Winfield

September 1, 2024 at 9:09 a.m.

Pope Francis will clock 20,390 miles by air during his Sept. 2-13 visit to Indonesia,...

A Welcome Back Breakfast will kick off the new church year Sept. 8 at Flossmoor Community Church. (Melinda Moore/Daily Southtown)

Religion roundup: Special breakfast, family car show, fun fair and more

By Melinda Moore

September 3, 2024 at 3:03 p.m.

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Car enthusiasts are invited to show off their vehicles at the annual car show Aug. 31 at St. Aug.ine Catholic Parish in Midlothian. Entry fee is $20 but admission is free. Attendees are asked to bring a nonperishable item for the food pantry. (Melinda Moore/Daily Southtown)

Religion roundup: Car show, ‘90s Sunday, church picnic, Friendship Sunday and more

By Melinda Moore

August 21, 2024 at 5:07 p.m.

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Richard Goldwasser, left, who is Jewish, runs along Chicago's lakefront with Anan Abu-Taleb, who is Palestinian, on Aug. 20, 2024. The two men, along with others, run to show solidarity and to call for a cease-fire in Gaza. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Palestinian and Jewish runners jog together during DNC to push for cease-fire, hostage release: ‘We believe enough is enough’

By Rebecca Johnson

August 20, 2024 at 3:06 p.m.

Before starting a four-mile run, about a dozen joggers warmed up at Buckingham Fountain in...

Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Palos Hills hosts its annual Greek Fest Aug. 17 and 18. Traditional Greek food and drink will be sold, and church tours, carnival rides, games, music and a new taverna will be available. Parking is free. (Melinda Moore/Daily Southtown)

Religion roundup: Greek Fest, bingo, Polish food and more in the works

By Melinda Moore

August 15, 2024 at 1:54 p.m.

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The Rev. Joe Mulcrone signs during Mass Dec. 2, 2023, at St. Francis Borgia Parish in Chicago. It was the 40th anniversary of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s ministry to the deaf community and the 75th anniversary of the parish’s founding. (Cynthia Flores Mocarski)

St. Julie Billiart in Tinley Park to honor longtime priest who leads Mass for the deaf

By Melinda Moore

August 15, 2024 at 3:08 p.m.

The Rev. Joe Mulcrone travels monthly to St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church in Tinley Park...

Bishop Jeffrey Grob of Elmwood Park is in the process of blessing at the dedication and blessing of the church bells and clock tower on Aug. 11, 2024 at (OLPH) Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Glenview (1775 Grove St.). (Karie Angell Luc/Pioneer Press)

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church has new church bells blessed at special mass and dedication

By Karie Angell Luc

August 12, 2024 at 2:34 p.m.

It was 70 degrees and sunny for a blue sky dedication and blessing of the...

State Rep. Will Davis, 30th District, and Donna Owens, food pantry coordinator for Transformation Community United Methodist Church in Harvey, stand before racks of food distributed every Thursday.(Samantha Moilanen/Daily Southtown)

Harvey church’s food pantry played critical role after July storms

By Samantha Moilanen

August 9, 2024 at 12:09 p.m.

Following severe July storms, Transformation Community United Methodist Church in Harvey used generators to keep...

Taste of St. Julie kicks off at 4 p.m. Aug. 17 at St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church in Tinley Park. Food from around the world and activities such as a dunk tank, live music and kids’ games are planned. (Melinda Moore/Daily Southtown)

Religion roundup: Taste of St. Julie, 5k, memorial Mass and more

By Melinda Moore

August 6, 2024 at 4:34 p.m.

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