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Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, overcame a taboo against a US pontiff

By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO and NICOLE WINFIELD
May 08, 2025 1:28 pm - Pope Francis brought Robert Prevost to the Vatican in 2023 as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations, one of the most important jobs in the Catholic Church. On Thursday, he ascended to become Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff.
Robert Prevost, a Chicago native, is first American pope in history of Catholic Church

By NICOLE WINFIELD
May 08, 2025 8:04 am - Robert Prevost, a missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, was elected the first pope from the United States in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
After delays, controversial church proposal heads to South Barrington village board

By Russell Lissau
May 07, 2025 5:23 pm - After months of delays, a controversial plan to construct a church and school in South Barrington has cleared a key bureaucratic hurdle and is headed to the village board Thursday night for consideration.
The arrival of spring brings new life

Annettee Budzban
May 07, 2025 2:11 pm - Annettee Budzban says that spring is a time of refresh.
Hampshire church welcomes two new confirmands

Submitted by St. John's UCC
May 07, 2025 1:34 pm - St. John’s United Church of Christ, Harmony celebrated Confirmation Sunday on April 13 by welcoming two young men into membership
Aurora church joins in 24 hours of prayer

Submitted by Al Benson
May 07, 2025 1:19 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora was among suburban faith organizations celebrating “Prayer on the 100th” Wednesday and Thursday, April 30-May 1.
Glen Ellyn church raising funds for local and global ministries

Submitted by Southminster Presbyterian Church
May 07, 2025 11:54 am - Southminster Presbyterian Church runs a "Gifts Grow" program in May to raise donations for 8 missions. The church matches gifts up to $5,800 and supports the community year-round.
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating conclave hasn't elected pope in first vote

By NICOLE WINFIELD
May 07, 2025 6:48 am - Black smoke is pouring out of the Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected on the first ballot of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church.
Wheaton church celebrates pipe organ’s 95th anniversary with special concert

Submitted by Janet Mathis
May 06, 2025 10:20 pm - On May 31, Gary United Methodist Church will host a 95th anniversary event for its Austin pipe organ with talks on the instrument's history and performances by several organists.
Wheaton church kicks off ‘Dreams’ sermon series

Submitted by Janet Mathis
May 06, 2025 10:02 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton starts new sermon series in May exploring the Book of Acts, how God uses all people, and discerning personal callings to share the Gospel.

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