Sacred Heart Catholic Church

After reviewing a joint investigation, Cardinal Blase Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, has approved Father Michael Pfleger to return to ministry “effective immediately.”

Last year, 18-year-old Lexi Arguello died after complications from a late-term abortion. Activists say staff waited too long to call 911 — and note that women continue to be injured at the clinic.

While faith leaders describe conditions in El Salvador as “unsafe,” the U.S. government has classified the country as a low-risk destination.

The archdiocese said the parish had no participation in a demonstration that moved into the church, nor did it give permission for its filming.

Shepherding Future Shepherds, an initiative through the International Institute for Culture, will partner with the Avila Institute’s High Calling program.

An expert witness had briefly addressed the topic of mortal sin and suicide before objections from Clancy’s defense team.

The state agreed to a federal court order amid a suit brought by the Diocese of Springfield and Bishop Thomas Paprocki.

Paralleling trends elsewhere, at Harvard University more young people than ever are joining the Catholic Church.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa assured Christians in the Holy Land they “will not be abandoned,” said Michael LaCivita, communications director at Catholic Near East Welfare Association.

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Gary will each receive $100,000 to aid in their efforts for Midwest storm relief.