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Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral is pictured in this file photo. The Archdiocese of Chicago said it has paid out more than $400 million to abuse survivors, with the announcement coming on the heels of an abuse settlement announcement by a St. Paul, Minnesota-based attorney who has settled Chicago clergy abuse cases for more than 25 years. (OSV News photo/Andrew Nelles, Reuters)

National credibly-accused clergy database unveiled as Chicago Archdiocese abuse payouts exceed $400M

Simone Orendain|Sep 15, 2026|3 Min Read

Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral is pictured in this file photo. Cardinal Blase J. Cupich announced June 12, 2026, that the Cook County Circuit Court has given the Chicago Archdiocese the go-ahead to proceed with its countersuit against abuse settlement claimants who received payouts or had pending settlements after filing allegedly false claims. (OSV News photo/Andrew Nelles, Reuters)

Judge clears Chicago archdiocese's countersuit over alleged fraudulent abuse claims

Simone Orendain|Jun 23, 2026|5 Min Read

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, speaks at a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington March 1, 2023. (OSV News photo/Sarah Silbiger, Reuters)

Durbin declines Chicago Archdiocese award after backlash over pro-abortion views

Catholic News Agency|Sep 30, 2025|4 Min Read

A combination photo shows U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., speaks about Trump administration policies towards immigrants at a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington April 10, 2019, and Cardinal Blase J. Cupich of Chicago in a 2018 photo at the Vatican. The Archdiocese of Chicago is scheduled to present Sen. Durbin a "Lifetime Achievement Award" Nov. 3, 2025, for his work with immigrants; the decision has been criticized by some Catholic bishops because of the Catholic senator's public position on abortion. (OSV News photo/Jim Bourg, Reuters/CNS photo/Paul Haring)

Cardinal Cupich defends decision to honor Sen. Richard Durbin at immigration fundraiser

Madalaine Elhabbal|Sep 23, 2025|5 Min Read

People gather ahead of a June 14, 2025, Mass in honor of Pope Leo XIV at Rate Field in Chicago, home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team. The Chicago-born pontiff, elected May 8, is the first American-born pope in history. (OSV News photo/Carlos Osorio, Reuters)

Chicagoans celebrate one of their own, with Mass and festivities honoring Pope Leo

Simone Orendain|Jun 15, 2025|6 Min Read

Chris Foss holds up a sign as David Hughes Jr. dressed like a pope gestures on the day of a match between the Chicago White Sox and the Miami Marlins, at the Rate Field baseball stadium, in Chicago, May 9, 2025. (OSV News photo/Carlos Osorio, Reuters)

Pope Leo video message to feature at Chicago Archdiocese, White Sox celebration

Simone Orendain|May 28, 2025|4 Min Read

Chicago's Holy Name Cathedral is pictured in this file photo. The Archdiocese of Chicago filed a countersuit March 24, 2025, against seven alleged victims of child sex abuse who either have pending settlements or already received settlements in the millions in the Daniel McCormack priest abuse case. (OSV News photo/Andrew Nelles, Reuters)

Prison calls lead Chicago Archdiocese to allege fraud against abuse claimants in moneymaking scheme

Simone Orendain|Apr 3, 2025|6 Min Read

Five priests who have been appointed as auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago are pictured in a combination photo. Pictured are Fathers Timothy O’Malley, José Maria Garcia Maldonado, John S. Siemianowski, Lawrence J. Sullivan and Robert Fedek. (OSV News photo/Archdiocese of Chicago)

Pope Francis appoints 5 auxiliary bishops, experienced as pastors, for Chicago

Simone Orendain|Dec 20, 2024|5 Min Read

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Indianapolis Colts owner donates $5M to Catholic Charities to honor cousin, a nun

Jonah McKeown|Sep 29, 2023|2 Min Read

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Father Pfleger is reinstated; archdiocesan board finds no proof of abuse

Catholic News Service|Dec 12, 2022|4 Min Read

A cross and a U.S. flag are seen in this illustration photo. The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals July 9, 2021, dismissed a hostile work environment lawsuit brought against the Archdiocese of Chicago by a former parish music director. (CNS photo/Tyler Orsburn)

Court sides with church, archdiocese in lawsuits filed by music director

Carol Zimmermann|Jul 12, 2021|3 Min Read

Father Michael Pfleger, senior pastor of the Faith Community of St. Sabina in Chicago, is seen during a peace march Dec. 31, 2020. Chicago Cardinal Blase J. Cupich reinstated him May 24, 2021, as the community's senior pastor after a "thorough review" by the Archdiocese of Chicago found no merit in claims he had abused two brothers 40 years ago. Father Pfleger was suspended in January 2021 while the investigation took place. (CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Chicago Catholic)

Father Pfleger reinstated, tells parishioners: 'Let's get back to work'

Catholic News Service|May 25, 2021|3 Min Read

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