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Dead Man Walking" nun brings message of hope and activism to De Paul University
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (617+ words) Sister Helen Prejean, the author of "Dead Man Walking" who fought to end capital punishment in Illinois, visited De Paul University on Friday, April 24, 2026 to mark the 15th anniversary of the state abolishing the death penalty. The tulips, Sister Helen Prejean…...
Pope Leo calls for "deep reflection" about treatment of detained migrants in U. S.
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (404+ words) Speaking of migrants in the U. S. on Tuesday, Pope Leo said "the spiritual rights of people who have been detained should also be considered." Pope Leo XIV called for "deep reflection" in the United States about the treatment of migrants held…...
Pope meets with Chicago union leaders, urges migrant welcome as crackdown underway in hometown
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (372+ words) Pope Leo XIV, shown earlier this month at the Vatican. FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP via Getty Images "While recognizing that appropriate policies are necessary to keep communities safe, I encourage you to continue to advocate for society to respect the human…...
Chicago Abortion Fund to receive $2 million grant from Cook County
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (447+ words) Decades ago, an entire 40-bed ward at Cook County Hospital, now Stroger Hospital, was dedicated to women suffering from sepsis after illicit abortions. Mikaitis Cook County Health CEO Dr. Erik Mikaitis recalled the dedication as the county announced a $2 million…...
Student group banned by De Paul continues to run covert birth control delivery service
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (989+ words) De Paul University student Maya Roman hands off a bag of condoms and other birth control to a volunteer who will deliver it to a student as part of a contraceptive delivery network just off campus. Maya Roman steps out…...
Planned Parenthood-affiliated group at De Paul is disbanded
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (334+ words) De Paul University kicked out a student group for its ties to Planned Parenthood. A De Paul student organization affiliated with Planned Parenthood alleges the school has booted the group from campus because of its ties to an abortion provider....
Why should Illinois medical laws be expected to fall in line with Catholic doctrine?
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (482+ words) Archdiocese of Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich enters the church with other priests to preside over a memorial mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis at Holy Name Cathedral April 23. During the spring state legislative session, Cupich opposed…...
Cook County top prosecutor pushes for changes in Illinois law after California fertility clinic bombing
11+ mon, 6+ day ago (835+ words) Elvia Malag'n reports on social justice, immigration and income inequality. She previously worked for the Chicago Tribune, The Times of Northwest Indiana and The Ledger in Lakeland, Fla. A native of East Chicago, Indiana, she is a graduate of Indiana…...
The Catholic church's social service arm in Chicago uses lobbying firm that also represents abortion provider
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (805+ words) Robert Herguth is an investigative reporter at the Chicago Sun-Times, part of the Watchdogs team. He focuses on an array of subjects, including police corruption, organized crime and government accountability, as well as religion. He also helps oversee some digital…...