“I know he’s not happy ... a Chicago native who is reputed to be close with Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago, whom many consider one of the most open-minded cardinals in the American church.

Pope Leo XIV has celebrated his first Mass, a day after his historic election as the first U.S.-born pope in the church’s ...

Since then, she has used her sheer force of will to advance DC statehood and fend off attacks on the District’s self-governance. She has won some victories, too, such as the creation of the 1999 ...

In a heartfelt pre-commencement event, Bakersfield College recognized Native students in the Native American Student Support ...

An effort backed by the U.S. bishops to protect a centuries-old Native American religious site from ... religious adherents of all faiths and backgrounds who use federal lands every day for ...

Prevost was brought to the Vatican in 2023 by Pope Francis as the powerful head of the office that vets bishop nominations.

Chicago erupted in celebration as Cardinal Robert Prevost, a native son, was elected Pope Leo XIV, succeeding Pope Francis. Students at The Frances Xavier Warde School cheered, and Catholic ...

In 1999, the state Legislature enacted the Indian Education for All (IEFA) Act to implement that constitutional mandate, requiring public schools to teach Native American history and culture.

May 4, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can expect good food, family fun, dancing and live music as the festival showcases ethnic ...

President Donald Trump on Thursday afternoon shared his excitement with reporters outside the White House following the announcement of the new pope — the first-ever American elected to the role.