A day in San Fernando singing songs of freedom
The pre-Lenten celebration of Carnival, and its calypso rythmns, is a unifing force in Caribbean culture. Even in the midst of questionable carnival acts, calypso can raise matters of social justice — poverty, equal treatment under law, freedom of religious worship — to the forefront of listeners’ minds. Read more...

Clergy needed to end violence
The linkage of faith-based organizations, churches and government agencies has been a priority for the Chicago Project for Violence Prevention since last September. Over 130 members of the city’s clergy have signed on to the program funded in part by the U. S. Department of Justice, Chicago Community Trust and several other foundations. On Feb. 15, the group's executive director, Gary Slutkin, Cardinal George and representatives of other Christian denominations spoke to members of these three key groups at New Mt. Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. Read more...

In largest consistory in history, pope creates 44 new cardinals
Presiding over the largest consistory in history, Pope John Paul II created 44 new cardinals and asked them to “shine in wisdom and holiness” as they guide the church around the world. Read more...

Queen of Angels Church, Chicago