2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (909+ words) In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, we now turn our attention to the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. Before the Constitution went into effect in 1789, the new nation’s first organ of government…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (72+ words) The first American-born pope has been caught in the president's crosshairs for his criticism of war. But parishioners largely back the pontiff. 'A symbol': Central Indiana Catholics back the pope in feud with Trump PLAINFIELD — Light spills from a window…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (258+ words) “As men and women charged with the role of governance, you too are called to discover and exemplify the gift of service,” said Pope Leo. “Leaders are called to be attentive to the needs of the weakest and the most…...

6+ mon, 23+ hour ago   (223+ words) EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Godfrey Mullen, a Benedictine monk and former rector of St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Belleville in Illinois. The Vatican announced the appointment Friday…...

8+ mon, 2+ day ago   (983+ words) Unusual and surprising relics and mementos from popes of the past are on display as part of "Vatican Unveiled" at Mall of America in Bloomington, including a souvenir mirror and brush set depicting Pope Leo XIII, which dates back to…...

9+ mon, 4+ week ago   (294+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Jennifer and Emmy McClure spent the past two years in India on a mission to educate women and girls, and they are now planning to continue their work in Indonesia for three years. The McClures, originally from Boone…...