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Chicago priest reinstated after being cleared in sex abuse investigation
Father Michael Pfleger, a priest known for his activism in Chicago, has been cleared by the archdiocese of an accusation…
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Chicago Archdiocese investigates sex abuse accusation against activist priest
Father Michael Pfleger, a Catholic priest in Chicago known for his social justice work, has been removed from ministry pending…
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Special education services restored for Chicago Catholic schools following brief suspension
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has reinstated funding for students with disabilities at Catholic schools, reversing a decision to cut special…
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Catholic News - Americas
Archdiocese of Chicago kept ‘known serial predators’ in ministry for years, lawsuits say
Holy Name Cathedral, the seat of the Archdiocese of Chicago. / Credit: Photo courtesy of Maddy Johnson/Church Properties Initiative CNA…
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Catholic News - Pope
Mar Awa III gives Pope Leo XIV a Chicago Cubs jersey, rivals of the pope’s White Sox
Mar Awa III presents a Chicago Cubs jersey to Pope Leo XIV on Oct. 27, 2025. / Credit: Vatican Media…
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Catholic News - Americas
Chicago priest removed amid allegations of sexual misconduct with seminarians
The Archdiocese of Chicago says it removed Father Xamie Reyes from Little Flower Parish in Waukegan, Illinois, Oct. 19, 2025,…
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Catholic News - Americas
Department of Homeland Security denies ICE targeted Chicago parish
A protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement features a sign that reads "Chicago Stands With Immigrant Families." The Department of…
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Catholic News - Pope
Opposition mounts to Archdiocese of Chicago plan to fete Durbin
U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois. / Credit: Public domain Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 24, 2025 / 18:08 pm (CNA). Opposition…
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Catholic News - Pope
Pope Leo XIV tells ALS advocates in Chicago: ‘You show us the best of humanity'
Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Sept. 14, 2025. / Vatican Media CNA Staff, Sep 20, 2025 / 15:20…
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Catholic News - Americas
Chicago chefs to open eco-friendly restaurant at Vatican’s papal retreat
The Vatican Gardens at Castel Gandolfo. / Credit: Courtney Mares/CNA CNA Staff, Sep 7, 2025 / 14:56 pm (CNA). Pope…
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