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CBS News
15 hours ago
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- CBS News
Chicago Catholic church to host relic from soon-to-be millennial saint
A rare relic tied to a future saint made a stop in Chicago this week. People attending mass Tuesday night at St. Hedwig Church, at 2226 N. Hoyne Ave. in the Bucktown neighborhood, were set to be able to see it. Reaching the heights of sainthood may not seem like a modern-day story, until one hears about a 15-year-old boy in Milan, Italy, named Carlo Acutis. "His memory and his influence was so great that it impacts us today," said Father Ed Howe. Howe called Carlo Acutis' story amazing. "At an early age, he created websites about eucharistic miracles," Howe said. Father Howe is the pastor at the only parish named for the soon-to-be saint from the Millennial generation, Blessed Carlo Acutis Parish, of which St. Hedwig is a part. "Carlo Acutis was someone who people have called the patron saint of the internet," said Fr. Howe. "He was playing video games, and he probably had an email. He might be the only saint who had an email." St. Hedwig is already home to a relic of Carlo Acutis, who died of leukemia in 2006. The relic consists of a little lock of his hair. Just weeks before Carlo Acutis is officially canonized by Pope Leo XIV, another relic is visiting Chicago too. Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino brought a piece of Carlo Acutis' heart from Italy. "To send people the heart of Carlo," said Sorrentino, "the pericardium, which is the skin around the heart." People can see the relic Tuesday night after Sorrentino holds a special mass at St. Hedwig Church. "When you look at Carlo, you say: 'This is something that works also for me. I can be a saint,'" said Sorrentino. The archbishop said it was the love in the millennial's heart that will make him a saint. "His influence lives on today in so many different ways as an example of how to live holiness for young people in today's world with all its different challenges," said Fr. Howe.
CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Bishop Mark Eckman to be installed as 13th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh
Bishop Mark Eckman will be installed as the 13th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh on Monday, following the retirement of longtime former Bishop David Zubik. Bishop Eckman will have the authority and responsibility to govern and care for the Catholic Church in the six counties of the Diocese of Pittsburgh: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington, according to a news release from the diocese. Solemn vespers took place in Saint Paul Cathedral on Sunday afternoon ahead of Monday's Installation Mass. The Installation Mass is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Those attending the service are asked to be seated by 1:30. The Most Reverend Nelson J. Perez, metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia, will preside. During the Mass, Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the apostolic nuncio who represents Pope Leo XIV in the United States, will present Bishop Eckman with the official decree, also known as the papal "bull" from Pope Leo XIV, declaring his appointment to Pittsburgh. Who is Bishop Mark Eckman? A South Hills native, Bishop Eckman is a longtime Pittsburgh pastor who has also served in several diocesan-level roles. He was ordained an auxiliary bishop in 2022 and assisted Bishop Zubik with pastoral care of the diocese. Pope Leo XIV appointed Bishop Eckman to succeed Bishop Zubik on June 4 due to Zubik reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75. "With a grateful and humble heart, I accept this appointment and ask for the prayers of all the faithful," Bishop Eckman said at the time of his appointment. "Together, we will continue the mission of Jesus Christ with hope."
Yahoo
2 days ago
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- Yahoo
David Zubik's tenure ends: Installation here for new Pittsburgh bishop. How to watch
The tenure of Beaver County native bishop, David Zubik, officially ends July 14 with the swearing-in of new Pittsburgh Diocese Bishop Mark A. Eckman. Pope Leo XIV appointed Eckman June 4 to replace Zubik, who has reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 for bishops. Economy native Zubik had been Pittsburgh's bishop since Sept. 28, 2007. The installation Mass for Eckman as the diocese's 13th bishop will begin at 2:30 p.m. Monday at St. Paul's Cathedral. The event is open to the public, but everyone is asked to be seated by 1:30 p.m. Numerous cardinals, archbishops, bishops, and clergy will take part in the Mass. The Most Rev. Nelson J. Perez, metropolitan Archbishop of Philadelphia, will preside. Many ecumenical and interfaith guests will be present as well. During the Mass, Cardinal Christophe Pierre will present Eckman with the official decree – or papal 'bull'– from Pope Leo XIV, declaring his appointment to Pittsburgh. Eckman will be seated at the cathedra – the bishop's seat – which symbolizes the authority that Jesus has given to diocesan bishops as the successors of the apostles. After the Installation Mass, all are welcome to a reception in Oakland Catholic High School, 144 N. Craig St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. As the diocesan bishop, Eckman will have the authority and responsibility to govern and care for the Roman Catholic Church in the six counties of the Diocese of Pittsburgh: Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Greene, Lawrence and Washington. A South Hills native, Eckman is a longtime Pittsburgh pastor who has also served in important diocesan-level roles. He was ordained an auxiliary bishop in 2022, tasked with assisting Zubik with pastoral care of the diocese. There will be live-streaming options for those who want to watch the installation. Solemn vespers will be live-streamed at: The Installation Mass will be live-streamed at: This will include commentary beforehand and limited explanations during Mass by the Rev. Michael Sedor, judicial vicar of the diocese, and Jennifer Antkowiak, diocesan director of communications and community relations. The Installation Mass will be signed for members of the deaf community. This article originally appeared on Beaver County Times: Zubik's replacement being installed as new Pittsburgh bishop
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Pope Leo proves his Chicago White Sox fandom by sending special gift to World Series-winning team legend
Pope Leo XIV proved his Chicago White Sox fandom once again as he sent a special gift to team legend Paul Konerko. The pope, whose name is Robert Prevost, grew up in the Chicago area and even attended Game 1 of the 2005 World Series in 2005, when the White Sox faced the Astros. He also sent White Sox fans wild when he wore the team's cap at the Vatican last month. And this weekend, Leo continued to show support for his favorite baseball team as he sent an autographed custom jersey to Konerko, who was in Chicago along with his ex-teammates to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their championship. The jersey had both Konerko and Pope Leo's names on it, as well as No. 14 - which was the first baseman's uniform number during his career. Konerko held the jersey up ahead of the White Sox' game on Saturday after being presented with it by Cardinal Blase Cupich. ESPN's Kevin Clark had previously joked on X that Prevost wanted to be the 14th of a papal name because of his affinity for Konerko. And after Konerko received his gift from the Pontiff, Clark re-visited his previously tongue-in-cheek theory. 'Uhhhhhhh guys,' he wrote as he posted a screenshot of his previous post. The world was stunned on May 8 when Prevost was elected as the first American-born pope. And his White Sox fandom soon came to light, as a video of him at the 2005 World Series with a friend was unearthed. His brother, John, also mentioned after the election in an interview with WGN-TV that the newly-chosen pope was a longtime White Sox fan - and not a Cubs fan as had been rumored. — Sox On 35th (@VideosOn35th) May 9, 2025 'He was never ever a Cubs fan, so I don't know where that came from,' Prevost told the network. 'He was always a Sox fan. Our mother was a Cubs fan. I don't know, maybe that clued in there and our dad was a Cardinals fan, so I don't know where all that came from. Following the pregame gift presentation on Saturday, the White Sox went on to lose 6-2 to the Guardians. They'll face Cleveland again on Sunday.
The Independent
3 days ago
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- The Independent
Pope celebrates Mass in parish church with special ties to his Augustinian order
Pope Leo XIV called Sunday for 'merciful compassion' for the world's poor, victims of tyranny and wars, as he celebrated Mass in a parish church that has special spiritual ties to Leo's own Augustinian religious order. Leo is on vacation and resuming the papal tradition of summering at the the papal estate of Castel Gandolfo, south of Rome, and celebrated Mass in the St. Thomas of Villanova church. St. Thomas of Villanova was a 16th-century Spanish teacher who was a local and regional superior of the Augustinian order, a mendicant order inspired by the teachings of St. Augustine of Hippo. The saint is the patron and namesake of Leo's alma mater outside Philadelphia, Villanova University, and is known for his care for the poor and for having given away his wealth to those in need. In his homily, Leo offered a meditation on the biblical story of the Good Samaritan. Leo urged the faithful to be guided by empathy and be moved to act 'with the same merciful compassion as God.' 'How we look at others is what counts, because it shows what is in our hearts,' he said. 'We can look and walk by, or we can look and be moved with compassion.' That is especially true, he said, when looking at those who are 'stripped, robbed and pillaged, victims of tyrannical political systems, of an economy that forces them into poverty, and of wars that kill their dreams and their very lives.' From his very first words as pope, Leo has repeatedly emphasized his identity as an Augustinian and infused his homilies and speeches with teachings from the 5th century theologian. The Rev. Tadeusz Rozmus, the priest at the St. Thomass of Villanova parish, has said the return of a pope to Castel Gandolfo has filled the town with joy. In an interview ahead of Leo's arrival last week, Rozmus also noted the spiritual connection of history's first Augustinian pope to the town. 'St. Thomas of Villanova was an Augustinian saint, and so with him (Leo) returns to the beginning of his history, of his spirituality,' Rozmus said. Leo is taking an initial two weeks of vacation in Castel Gandolfo, though he has already interrupted it to receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, a group of religious superiors and to celebrate a special Mass dedicated to caring for God's creation. He will go back to the Vatican at the end of July and then return for another spell in August. ___ Winfield reported from Rome. ___ Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP's collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc. The AP is solely responsible for this content.
