Tag Archive: #PopeFrancis

Global Day of Fasting, Penance and Prayers

The Archdiocese of Chicago calls for Catholics and all people of good will to answer Pope Francis’ plea to unite for a global day of fasting, penance and prayers on Friday, October 27 for peace in the Middle East and [read more...]

Pope Francis Hospitalized, Cardinal Cupich Requests Prayers

A message from Cardinal Cupich: We have received word that Pope Francis is receiving treatment for a respiratory infection at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. He entered the hospital today after experiencing symptoms and tests confirmed the presence of an infection. [read more...]

How Pope Francis Views Advent’s Call to Hope

Advent is a “continuous call to hope,” says Pope Francis. It seems, then, that a key aim of this pre-Christmas season is to focus attention on hope’s immense importance for everyone. But why? Is hope a problem? Sure, it can [read more...]

‘Rivers of blood’ flowing in Ukraine, pope says; Vatican ready to help

The latest on Ukraine from the Chicago Catholic… Pope Francis said the Vatican “is ready to do everything to put itself at the service of peace” in Ukraine. “Rivers of blood and tears are flowing in Ukraine,” the pope said [read more...]

Pope prays for peace in Ukraine ‘with a heart broken’

Pope prays for peace in Ukraine ‘with a heart broken’ Pope Francis said his heart was “broken” by the war in Ukraine, and he pleaded again, “Silence the weapons!” “Many times, we prayed that this path would not be taken,” [read more...]

We Lift our Prayers for Ukraine

In light of the horrific events of this morning, we lift our prayers for the citizens of Ukraine.  We pray for an end to aggression and for peace. Our Lady of the Wayside, pray for Ukraine. Pope Francis Announces March [read more...]

Pope Francis Requests Day of Prayer for Peace in Ukraine

As the threat of Russian invasion into Ukraine grows, Our Lady of the Wayside will join Pope Francis on Wednesday, January 26, in a day of prayer for peace in the Eastern European country. Prayers will be offered during the [read more...]

Vatican Appoints Three Auxiliary Bishops For Archdiocese of Chicago

Today, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has appointed three new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago: Bishops-elect Kevin M. Birmingham, Jeffrey S. Grob and Robert J. Lombardo, CFR. Bishop-elect Grob — whom Father Arthur served with while Judicial [read more...]