Religion

From the Chicago archdiocese and its Catholic schools, to the rich diversity of religions across the city, the Sun-Times has you covered.

He launched a campaign against a proposed neo-Nazis march at a time the suburb was home to many Holocaust survivors. His rabbi at Skokie Central Congregation urged Jews to ignore the Nazis. “I jumped up and said, ‘No, Rabbi. We will not stay home and close the windows.’ ”
The life-size sculpture, titled Thou Shalt Not Kill, shows a hooded victim of gun violence face down on the ground, bullet holes etched into his back, while Jesus weeps over him.
Now that spring has officially sprung, come concerns the dreaded spotted lanternfly, a colorful leafhopper from China, is expected to add to our troubles. The invasive pests damage fruit, ornamental and woody trees by draining them of their health, causing stress and depriving them of their vitality.
The cardinal, a close adviser to Pope Francis, is now at the church’s mandatory retirement age. He submitted his resignation letter, the Archdiocese of Chicago said, but the pope could refuse to accept it.
The ADL says in a new report that pro-Palestinian groups are stoking a rise in anti-Jewish hate through weekly protests, organizing on campuses and social media posts. Students for Justice in Palestine calls the allegation “baseless.”
“When you shut down Sacred Heart, the fear is: Are they shutting down Black Catholics?” one member says. For decades, the church preserved an identity as a home for Black Catholics that some fear will be lost under the Diocese of Joliet’s church consolidation plans.
The opening of a new Chicago center occasions rehashing of serious accusations against the organization.
Ramadan begins Sunday night. Chicago organizations have planned interfaith gatherings during the month to foster community and cross-cultural understanding.
The contracts, which fund 12% of its budget, cover services such as child care, youth programs, behavioral health counseling, senior care, adult protection, veteran services and call centers.
The Printers Row location — which is next to a Columbia College dorm — had a grand opening last weekend, with help from Cook County state’s attorney candidate Bob Fioretti.
The Archdiocese of Chicago announced Wednesday that St. Frances will stay open at least the next five years after groups and individuals pledged hundreds of thousands of dollars — though the exact figure will depend on enrollment per year.
Although Sneed is told Cardinal Cupich has yet to officially tender his mandatory resignation, do not place a bet on the pope accepting it. Cupich is one the pope’s key leadership people.
The Servites has had numerous priests and brothers accused of sexual abuse and faces an onslaught of new lawsuits. Unlike many dioceses and orders, the group has no public list of members deemed to have been credibly accused of sexual abuse. And other church lists are incomplete.
Good Hope Free Will Church provided meals to hundreds of individuals in need. The church is located in East Garfield Park, a community that lacks widespread access to fresh food.
Commuters were able to receive ashes Wednesday at some train stations, platforms and at O’Hare and Midway airports.
The Archdiocese of Chicago is not offering dispensations, a spokesperson with the archdiocese confirmed to the Sun-Times. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period of reflection, praying, fasting and donating to the needy.
The legendary peace priest plans to lead a protest Feb. 15 demanding the Democratic National Committee set aside funds to house Chicago’s homeless residents. “Our message is simple: ‘No money put aside for the homeless: No convention,’ ” said Pfleger.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, patriarch of the Holy Land, led Mass at Our Lady of the Ridge in Chicago Ridge. Attendees included hundreds of Arab Catholics.
The school’s president says Mohammad Saleem isn’t violating a court order that bars him from being “at or in” the institution. He lives next door with a judge’s OK and attended a graduation ceremony at the mosque.