Pope Francis gets Cubs hat, baseball from Chicago archbishop
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis now has a blue Chicago Cubs hat to go with his traditional white skull cap.Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich presented Francis with the hat and what looks like a signed baseball at the Vatican on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908.Cupich shared a photo of Francis holding the items on Twitter.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis now has a blue Chicago Cubs hat to go with his traditional white skull cap.Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich presented Francis with the hat and what looks like a signed baseball at the Vatican on Tuesday, nearly two weeks after the Cubs won their first World Series since 1908.Cupich shared a photo of Francis holding the items on Twitter.
Milwaukee Mercy Choir headed to Rome to perform at the Vatican: "How could you pass that up?!"
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Mercy Choir leaves for Rome on Monday, November 14th -- where they'll sing at the Vatican before Pope Francis as part of the closing of the Year of Mercy."Such a miracle.
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Mercy Choir leaves for Rome on Monday, November 14th -- where they'll sing at the Vatican before Pope Francis as part of the closing of the Year of Mercy."Such a miracle.
Pope Francis names 17 cardinals: 13 of whom electors, 3 from USA
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals — 13 of them under age 80 and thus eligible to vote in a conclave to elect his successor.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has named 17 new cardinals — 13 of them under age 80 and thus eligible to vote in a conclave to elect his successor.
Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki hospitalized after severe allergic reaction
MILWAUKEE -- A brush with death.
MILWAUKEE -- A brush with death.
Crime & poverty are problems in Milwaukee: Priest works to unite agencies that can help
MILWAUKEE -- Crime and poverty are problems in Milwaukee, and sometimes, the stream of bad news can feel like an immovable weight.
MILWAUKEE -- Crime and poverty are problems in Milwaukee, and sometimes, the stream of bad news can feel like an immovable weight.
Some Catholics cheer, others criticize Pope Francis' views on divorce, modern family
A new document released by Pope Francis is receiving praise and some criticism from members of the Catholic Church.
A new document released by Pope Francis is receiving praise and some criticism from members of the Catholic Church.
Pope Francis, Christians around the world celebrate Easter
VATICAN CITY -- Christians around the world are celebrating Easter with Pope Francis leading services in bright sunshine at the Vatican before a packed St.
VATICAN CITY -- Christians around the world are celebrating Easter with Pope Francis leading services in bright sunshine at the Vatican before a packed St.
Pope Francis blesses palm fronds, olive branches as Holy Week begins
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has blessed palm fronds and olive branches held by faithful in St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has blessed palm fronds and olive branches held by faithful in St.
Pope on Ash Wednesday, which marks start of Lent: Let's share, be more sensitive
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis smudged ashes on the bowed heads of prelates, nuns and ordinary Catholics during Ash Wednesday Mass in St.
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis smudged ashes on the bowed heads of prelates, nuns and ordinary Catholics during Ash Wednesday Mass in St.
The difference one kiss can make: Parents believe kiss from Pope Francis aided in daughter's recovery
PHILADEPHIA -- Pope Francis visited Philadelphia in late September, during his visit to the United States.
PHILADEPHIA -- Pope Francis visited Philadelphia in late September, during his visit to the United States.
Cedarburg priest to return for services, cleared in investigation of sexual abuse claims
MILWAUKEE -- A Cedarburg priest is cleared during an investigation of sexual abuse claims.Father Tom Eichenberger was removed from St.
MILWAUKEE -- A Cedarburg priest is cleared during an investigation of sexual abuse claims.Father Tom Eichenberger was removed from St.
$21M to be paid to clergy abuse victims under Archdiocese of Milwaukee bankruptcy plan
MILWAUKEE — A federal bankruptcy judge in Milwaukee approved on Monday, November 9th a reorganization plan for the city's Roman Catholic Archdiocese that calls for $21 million to be paid to clergy abuse victims."I fought for you for five years the best I can.
MILWAUKEE — A federal bankruptcy judge in Milwaukee approved on Monday, November 9th a reorganization plan for the city's Roman Catholic Archdiocese that calls for $21 million to be paid to clergy abuse victims."I fought for you for five years the best I can.
"How can the church help?" Archdiocese of Milwaukee calls conference for black Catholics
MILWAUKEE -- Calling it an historic meeting, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee called a conference for black Catholics on Sunday, November 8th.
MILWAUKEE -- Calling it an historic meeting, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee called a conference for black Catholics on Sunday, November 8th.
Whirlwind trip: Pope Francis back in Rome, Archbishop Listecki back in Milwaukee, reflecting on papal visit
MILWAUKEE -- It was a whirlwind six-day trip with stops in Washington, D.C., New York, and Philadelphia, as Pope Francis made his first official visit to the United States.
MILWAUKEE -- It was a whirlwind six-day trip with stops in Washington, D.C., New York, and Philadelphia, as Pope Francis made his first official visit to the United States.
Students take in pope's Mass in Philly with clear view of pontiff: "Seeing him in the flesh, there aren't words"
HARTLAND -- Pope Francis' six-day visit to the United States came to an end on Sunday, September 27th -- but it was a final full day for the pontiff -- beginning Sunday morning with a meeting with bishops in Philadelphia and ending Sunday evening with a farewell ceremony at Philadelphia International Airport, before Pope Francis entered the plane that would take him home to Rome.
HARTLAND -- Pope Francis' six-day visit to the United States came to an end on Sunday, September 27th -- but it was a final full day for the pontiff -- beginning Sunday morning with a meeting with bishops in Philadelphia and ending Sunday evening with a farewell ceremony at Philadelphia International Airport, before Pope Francis entered the plane that would take him home to Rome.
Inspiring students: Cristo Rey Jesuit High School views Pope Francis' address to Congress
WEST MILWAUKEE -- Pope Francis' historic address to Congress on Thursday, September 24th prompted viewing parties across the country and here in Milwaukee.
WEST MILWAUKEE -- Pope Francis' historic address to Congress on Thursday, September 24th prompted viewing parties across the country and here in Milwaukee.
"Definitely anxious!" Young man raised in Waukesha to play the organ for Pope Francis' services
NEW YORK CITY -- It is an opportunity of a lifetime!
NEW YORK CITY -- It is an opportunity of a lifetime!
Episcopal reverend says Pope Francis' U.S. visit inspiring folks to reflect on their faith, regardless of religion
MILWAUKEE -- On Wednesday, September 23rd, Pope Francis' first full day in the United States, a ceremony was held on the South Lawn of the White House as the pontiff made his first direct address to the nation.
MILWAUKEE -- On Wednesday, September 23rd, Pope Francis' first full day in the United States, a ceremony was held on the South Lawn of the White House as the pontiff made his first direct address to the nation.
"Extraordinary opportunity:" County Exec., MU president look forward to event with Pope Francis
MILWAUKEE/WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Pope Francis is making an historic visit to the United States.
MILWAUKEE/WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Pope Francis is making an historic visit to the United States.
"I get chills thinking about it:" Pius XI High School students eagerly await trip to see the Pope
MILWAUKEE -- First Cuba, then the United States -- it's the Pope's first trip to North America.
MILWAUKEE -- First Cuba, then the United States -- it's the Pope's first trip to North America.