Historic Shrine of Our Lady of Pompeii church reopens in Little Italy after renovation: EXCLUSIVE

The Shrine of Our Lady of Pompei, the oldest continuing Italian-American Roman Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Chicago, has re-opened its doors after a two-year renovation. The church's restoration aimed to bring a sense of light and natural beauty to the interior, honoring its Italian-American roots. A celebratory Mass was held, attended by donors and Catholic leaders, including Cardinal Blase Cupich, who blessed the altar of the newly re-opened church. The renovation updated the church and restored its interior to its original roots.