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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
"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!
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.
"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.
"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.
"Never had an experience like this:" Marquette University arranges for students to see Pope Francis
MILWAUKEE -- The first Jesuit pope is coming to the United States.
Habitat for Humanity home built in honor of Pope Francis during "Year of Mercy"
MILWAUKEE -- A special designation has been given to a home being built in Milwaukee.
MU grad will attend Pope Francis' U.S. event with this message: "You can absolutely be Catholic and gay"
RICHMOND, Virginia -- Pope Francis will be visiting the United States later this month, and a Marquette University graduate will get to attend one of his events.
Archdiocese files bankruptcy settlement that will divvy up $21M among clergy sex abuse victims
MILWAUKEE — The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee on Monday, August 24th filed its bankruptcy reorganization plan, formalizing a recent settlement deal that will divvy up $21 million among more than 300 victims of clergy sex abuse.The archdiocese filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in 2011 to address its sex abuse lawsuit liabilities.
Milwaukee Bucks lease payment for Cousin's Center increases to $200,000 per year
MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Bucks lease payment to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee for the team's training facility at the Cousin's Center in St.
Archdiocese of Milwaukee: $21M settlement reached to compensate clergy sex abuse survivors
MILWAUKEE -- The Archdiocese of Milwaukee on Tuesday, August 4th announced a $21 million settlement has been reached to compensate clergy sexual abuse survivors.The settlement comes after three days of negotiations between the Archdiocese, a creditors' committee and attorneys for abuse survivors, and Archbishop Jerome Listecki says the settlement sets the stage for the archdiocese to close a bankruptcy proceeding that was filed in January 2011.