1+ week, 4+ day ago (89+ words) Updated on: November 19, 2025 / 5:54 AM CST / CBS Chicago CBS News Chicago is ringing the bell for the Salvation Army on Wednesday." You can donate to the iconic red kettles set up on Dearborn and Washington streets." The Salvation Army serves more than 200,000 people in need in the Chicago area. Money put in these kettles over the holiday season will help provide gifts to children, food, shelter, and disaster relief." Donations can also be made to the CBS Chicago"virtual red kettle."...

3+ day, 56+ min ago (58+ words) Pope Leo is traveling to Turkey on the first overseas trip of his papacy. While traveling on Thanksgiving, Americans on the papal plane made sure the first U.S.-born pope had some pie and CBS News' Chris Livesay offered special White Sox memorabilia. CBS News' Chris Livesay gives Pope Leo White Sox memorabilia on first papal trip...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago (36+ words) CBS News Philadelphia joined the celebration in Love Park as the Salvation Army kicked off its 2025 Red Kettle Campaign. Eva Andersen reports. CBS Philadelphia joins Salvation Army for the Red Kettle Campaign at Love Park...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago (399+ words) Updated on: November 27, 2025 / 10:01 AM EST / CBS News The first-ever American pope's first trip abroad started off with a distinctly American moment, when Pope Leo XIV was gifted a baseball bat formerly owned by Chicago White Sox legend Nellie Fox. CBS News correspondent Chris Livesay was among the 81 journalists on the papal flight to Turkey who were greeted by the pope during an unannounced stroll through the cabin to greet the Vatican press corps." Many on board continued the long-standing tradition of presenting gifts to the pontiff as a courtesy, but Livesay had a particularly personal gift for the Chicago native: a Louisville Slugger baseball bat that once belonged to Hall of Fame second baseman Nellie Fox " a Chicago White Sox legend whose career coincided with Leo's childhood. When the correspondent pointed out the initials and number on the end of…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago (46+ words) With the help of his brothers, friends and teachers, "Leo from Chicago" traces his story from his childhood in south suburban Dolton and missionary work in Peru, all the way to the head of the catholic church. Documentary on Pope Leo XIV set to be released...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (37+ words) A West Side church will be holding a giveaway for $1.5 million worth of items from housewares to clothing and even exercise equipment Saturday morning. Zoe Life Ministries International on Chicago's West Side holding giveaway Saturday morning...

2+ hour, 9+ min ago (1113+ words) November 30, 2025 / 9:03 AM EST / CBS/AP Pope Leo XIV wrapped up his visit to Turkey on Sunday before heading to Lebanon, where he aimed to bring a message of hope to its long-suffering people and bolster a crucial Christian community in the Middle East. He preached similar messages of peace and unity, within his own Catholic community and more broadly, during his earlier stops in Turkey. Leo had two key appointments in Istanbul before flying to Beirut: a prayer at the Armenian Apostolic Cathedral and a divine liturgy with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, spiritual leader of the world's Orthodox Christians, whose invitation to commemorate an important Christian anniversary was the impetus for Leo's visit. Leo processed into the Armenian cathedral in a cloud of incense as a choir chanted. He praised the "courageous Christian witness of the Armenian people throughout history, often…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (37+ words) Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV hosted stars like Cate Blanchett and Spike Lee at the Vatican as part of an effort to deepen the dialogue between creativity and faith. Pope Leo XIV hosts Hollywood at the Vatican...

2+ week, 1+ day ago (293+ words) November 15, 2025 / 10:38 AM EST / CBS/AP The Vatican shared the spotlight with Hollywood on Saturday as Pope Leo XIV hosted dozens of stars, including Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee and Monica Bellucci for a special audience celebrating the power of cinema." The event, organized by the Vatican's culture ministry, took place in a frescoed Vatican audience hall. Leo called on the attending artists to use their art to include marginalized voices and praised film to console and challenge audiences." "It articulates the questions that dwell within us, and sometimes, even provokes tears that we did not know we needed to express," Leo said." The first U.S.-born pope also acknowledged the financial difficulties facing movie theaters. He said institutions should not give up, but "cooperate in affirming the social and cultural value" of theaters, drawing applause from the audience." "His speech was beautiful…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago (232+ words) November 11, 2025 / 12:56 AM EST / CBS Pittsburgh A new Catholic school is coming to Pittsburgh's North Side next year. The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh announced Monday that Saint Cyril of Alexandria Academy will be opening next fall on the campus of the Christ Our Savior Parish in the city's Brighton Heights neighborhood. The school is expected to open in September and will be operated by the Miraculous Medal Academies Foundation, which also oversees South Hills Catholic Academy. "Catholic education remains one of our Church's greatest treasures," said Bishop Mark A. Eckman. "I am deeply grateful to the Miraculous Medal Academies Foundation for working with us to sustain and strengthen Catholic education on the North Side. This partnership allows students and families to continue experiencing faith, learning, and community in a thriving Catholic school environment." The diocese said that all current students at the…...