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Archdiocese of Chicago
Sister Jean Dolores, beloved nun and Loyola University basketball chaplain, dies at 106

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Oct 10, 2025 / 17:07 pm Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved Catholic nun who became known across the country at the age of 98 as the chaplain of the Loyola University Chicago men’s basketball team, died Oct. 9 at the age of 106. “In …
Pope Leo XIV addresses immigration policies in meeting with Chicago labor leaders

By Hannah Brockhaus , Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Oct 9, 2025 / 12:25 pm Pope Leo XIV addressed immigration policies and respect for vulnerable migrants in a meeting with Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago and labor leaders at the Vatican on Thursday. “Please know of my appreciation for your welcome of immigrants and …
“Leo from Chicago,” Vatican media’s documentary on Pope Leo XIV’s United States roots

“Leo from Chicago,” a documentary coming soon on Vatican media’s channels, will offer viewers an intimate portrait of Pope Leo XIV’s early life throughout the United States, beginning with the testimonies of his brothers Louis and John, along with numerous voices, images, and stories told by those closest to the …
Cardinal Cupich on Hiroshima anniversary: Transfiguration reveals path to peace

In Hiroshima, on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, Cardinal Blase Cupich presides over Mass for peace on the Feast of the Transfiguration. In his homily, he echoes Pope Francis’ call to remember, journey together, and protect one another, urging the global community to reject division and choose the …
Pope Leo XIV’s hometown votes to purchase his childhood home

By Amira Abuzeid CNA Staff, Jul 2, 2025 / 17:17 pm In a unanimous vote at a special board meeting held on July 1, the village council of Dolton, Illinois, voted to purchase the childhood home of the first U.S.-born pope, Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV. Newly-elected Dolton Mayor …
‘He’s one of us’: New short film chronicles Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago life before papacy

By Francesca Pollio Fenton CNA Staff, Jun 21, 2025 / 07:00 am From popping a wheelie in front of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood home to sitting in “the pope’s chair” at a favorite local pizzeria, filmmaker Rob Kaczmark appeared to be enjoying every stop along a tour of Pope Leo’s childhood …
Chicago City Council votes to protect historic Catholic parish after yearslong effort

By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Jun 19, 2025 / 12:53 pm The Chicago City Council on Wednesday voted to extend protection status to a historic Catholic parish in the city, handing a win to advocates who for years have urged the local government to protect the more-than-century-old structure. City leaders voted at …
Full text of Pope Leo XIV’s address to Catholics in Chicago

By Pope Leo XIV Vatican City, Jun 14, 2025 / 19:35 pm The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV’s address to Catholics during the “Chicago Celebrates Pope Leo XIV” event at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team, on Saturday, June 14. My dear friends, It’s …
Chicago set to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV

The Archdiocese of Chicago, hometown of Pope Leo XIV, is hosting an event in the city’s Rate Field, residence of its beloved White Sox baseball team, to celebrate the election to the papacy of a native son. By Vatican News The US city of Chicago, Pope Leo XIV’s hometown, is …
Chicago to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV with Mass at White Sox stadium

By Tessa Gervasini Washington, D.C. Newsroom, May 19, 2025 / 15:04 pm The Archdiocese of Chicago will host a celebration at Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox, on June 14 to honor Pope Leo XIV, according to a statement released by the archdiocese. The public is invited to attend the …