In the upcoming print issue of The Criterion

The latest edition of The Criterion has been printed and is on its way to subscribers. Below is a list of stories that will be appearing in the issue, along with regular features like the archbishop's column, the editorial page and our events calendar.

Front pageOur May 16, 2025 issue

Local stories:

  • Archbishop Thompson sees new pope as a ‘bridge builder’ and ‘a man of peace’
  • Local Catholics share unique viewpoints on our new Holy Father
  • Catholics throughout the archdiocese share reactions, thoughts on new pope
  • The story of the life-changing bond with the friend who has become Pope Leo XIV
  • Photos from the Election of Pope Leo XIV
  • Priests praise new pope for being a ‘witness to Jesus and his resurrection’
  • Choice of an American as pope gives hope to Church’s young adult leaders
  • Leaders of religious orders show joy, prayerful support for Pope Leo XIV
  • Archbishop: Allow pope time ‘to bring forth his vision for the Church’

Regular local features:

  • Christ the Cornerstone: Want to draw closer to Christ? Love unselfishly
    • Cristo, la piedra angular: ¿Quiere acercarse más a Cristo? Ame incondicionalmente
  • Editorial: Welcome, Pope Leo XIV!
  • Evangelizing Catechesis: Retreat ministry offers us an opportunity to rest in God’s mercy and love
  • That All May Be One: Our Creator loves those who live with gentleness, solidarity and compassion
  • Reflection: ‘You had me at Pope Leo’
  • Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
  • Events Calendar
    • ‘St. Jacinta of Fatima: A Prophetess of Our Times’ retreat will be held in Bloomington on June 13-15
    • Fatima Retreat House will offer ‘Flourishing in Seasons of Surrender’ retreat on May 31-June 1
  • Letters to the Editor
    • Reader: Follow new pope’s lead of encouragement and love toward a hope that does not disappoint
  • My Journey to God: Let Go My Why

OSV News Service:

  • Leo XIV: White Sox fan, Villanova grad, missionary, and Vatican leader
  • Pope Leo to inaugurate his papacy with May 18 Mass in St. Peter’s Square
  • Want to know more about Pope Leo XIV? Following are 10 things
  • The Augustinians, Pope Leo XIV’s religious order, goes back centuries
  • Pope Leo XIV’s motto and coat of arms pay homage to St. Augustine
  • Chicago abuzz with ‘unbelievable’ joy as pope is a hometown son
  • Faithful of Peru diocese celebrate papal election of one of their own
  • A biographical timeline of Pope Leo XVI
  • Column: Blessed Carlo Acutis’ life shows how he embraced his universal call to holiness
  • The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Easter
  • Question Corner: Indulgences can still be earned during a papal interregnum

 

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