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Six Milwaukee Catholics share the impact Francis and his teachings had on their lives
His followers saw him as symbolizing the church's open arms. His critics saw him as bending timeless church doctrines.
Milwaukee goes to church on a wintry Easter Sunday — in 1928
On April 8, 1928, a Milwaukee Journal photographer captured parishioners spilling out of Church of the Gesu, 1145 W. Wisconsin Ave., after Easter Sunday services. Slushy snow lined the curb along ...
Pope Francis dies at 88: Bishops, Catholic leaders across Wisconsin remark on his humility
Pope Francis died Monday at the Vatican, a day after he appeared at St. Peter's Square to bless Easter worshippers. He was 88 ...
See video, photos of the demolition of the New York side of the Skinners Falls Bridge
Demolition of the Skinners Falls Bridge began April 17 with the span on the New York side of the Delaware River. Demolition had been delayed a week due to a federal lawsuit filed by Damascus Citizens ...
Brewers manager Pat Murphy hopes young players connect with Jackie Robinson's story
MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day on April 15, but Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy recognizes Robinson's legacy every day in ...
When did Francis become pope? See photos from his election in 2013.
Jorge Mario Bergoglio, Pope Francis, was first elected as the 266th pope on March 13, 2013, becoming the first Latin American ...
Palm Beach Day Academy celebrates grandparents and special friends
Palm Beach Day Academy’s Lower School welcomed more than 500 family members and friends to campus April 16-17 for its annual ...
Opinion
Spring has sprung in time for the latest Readers Photo Challenge
Spring has sprung and it is the subject for the latest Readers Photo Challenge. After being cooped up indoors during the cold winter months, I’m guessing that a good many of you are happy for the ...
Lori Nickel: Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo opens up – just slightly – on his stay-healthy routine
A stickler for his routine, Giannis Antetokounmpo explains just a bit about why he feels healthier this year. A hint? Lots of ...
It’s a simple premise: Tell someone else’s story. But Narrative 4 at Marquette is about so much more
Some 3,000 people have taken part in story exchanges at Marquette University through the community-building Narrative 4 ...
Local photographer highlights the history of Milwaukee buildings people 'love to hate' in new series
Photographer Aaron Johnson of Oak Creek began sharing his drone shots of Milwaukee's "most commonly criticized landmarks" on ...
Get to know Steve Martinez, service journalism editor at the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
He's a lifelong Milwaukeean who wants to help the Journal Sentinel answer readers' day-to-day questions, even about lottery numbers and road closures.