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From rumors of revival, to religious resistance to ICE, to the inauguration of New York City’s first Muslim mayor, 2026 promises to be an interesting year for religion reporting.

Under the heading, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” here is a look back at the images of some of the most defining ...

While the year was marked by profound change, the new pope emphasized his intention to lead the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics in a spirit of continuity with his predecessor.

When the Second Vatican Council opened in 1962, its proceedings were shrouded in secrecy. Then, unexpectedly, a mysterious ...

Arguably, the biggest story for the U.S. church this year was not the selection of Pope Leo XIV so much as the selection of ...

Cathleen Falsani, who covered two previous papal elections, sent a Hail Mary text from Ireland when she heard Chicago's own ...

Pope Leo XIV gave his first Christmas Day message on Thursday, urging the faithful to shed indifference to those who have ...

These 10 stories defined conversations around dinner tables, dominated social media feeds, and shaped how residents see their ...

Seven months into his papacy, Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago roots have helped frame both his spirituality and priorities.

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