Religion

Catholics across Wisconsin remembered Pope Francis — the first Latin American pope and the first Jesuit pope — as a compassionate leader who had a heart for people on the margins of society. 

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the poor but alienated conservatives with critiques of capitalism and climate change, died Monday. He was 88.

U.S. Supreme Court justices seemed likely to rule in favor of the charitable arm of the Catholic Diocese in Superior, which is arguing it was wrongly denied a religious exemption from paying state unemployment tax.

A group of Wisconsin bishops is urging elected officials to reinstate a policy protecting churches from immigration enforcement. They say that “welcoming the stranger” is a core tenet of their faith.

Lutheran groups in Wisconsin are defending their records of service after coming under attack on social media by Elon Musk.

In his new memoir, “Aflame: Learning From Silence,” Pico Iyer reflects on how spending time in quiet retreat saves him from the noise and distractions of the everyday world and brings him joy.

Jeffrey Grob will now lead an archdiocese that oversees 184 parishes in 10 counties across southeast Wisconsin. 

Two events were held in Madison on Tuesday evening following a shooting at Abundant Life Christian School on Monday. A vigil took place at the state Capitol and a prayer service was held at City Church.

The Supreme Court on Friday said it would take up a new religious rights case over whether a Catholic charitable organization must pay Wisconsin’s employment tax.

A participant of the new Bridge Dialogues program, which brings together survivors of clergy abuse and non-offending priests, said it is a small step toward healing.