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Chicago Catholics heartened by pope's support of blessings for same-sex couples: 'I have never felt so affirmed'

As the Vatican announcement that Pope Francis supports blessings for same-sex couples in the Catholic Church reverberated around the world Monday, Chicago-area Catholics saw it as a surprising but reaffirming move toward accepting gay couples in the church. “When I found out today’s news, I was just thrilled because I have never felt so affirmed by my church as I did today,” said Rick Guasco, . ....

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Good reasons to go on a pilgrimage during autumn

Autumn is a time marked by one of nature’s most dramatic transformations. As Christians prepare for Advent, autumn holds a profound spiritual significance. ....

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