Religion
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‘We will face our fears’: Jewish families prepare to celebrate Passover during challenging timesMar 31, 2026 4:55 pm - Amid steep challenges both in the U.S. and abroad, Jewish families will gather around their Seder tables Wednesday evening to celebrate the first night of Passover and the perseverance of their people.
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Join hunt for 4,000 Easter eggs at Aurora church April 4Mar 30, 2026 11:35 pm - Redeemer Community Church in Aurora will host an outdoor Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 4.
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Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass messageMar 29, 2026 4:44 pm - ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV said Sunday that God doesn't listen to the prayers of those who make war or cite God to justify their violence, as he prayed especially for Chris...
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Israeli police prevent Catholic leaders from celebrating Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem churchMar 29, 2026 4:22 pm - TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli police prevented Catholic leaders from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate a private Mass on the Christian holiday of P...
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Father Dominic ‘The Bread Monk’ to host spring baking event at St. Charles churchMar 28, 2026 10:38 pm - Father Dominic Garramone, known as "The Bread Monk," will give an interactive baking presentation on April 11 at Grace Lutheran Church in Lily Lake, demonstrating basic dough mixing and shaping techniques for braids and rolls.
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Pope visits Monaco to urge its people to reject idolatry of power and wealth fueling wars
Mar 28, 2026 7:01 pm - Pope Leo XIV urged residents of the principality of Monaco on Saturday to use their wealth and influence for good and reject the “idolatry of power and money” that is fueling wars around the world.
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Suburban mayors traveling to the Vatican this week to meet native son Pope Leo XIVMar 28, 2026 12:00 pm - A delegation of Illinois mayors is visiting the Vatican this week for a private audience with Chicago native Pope Leo XIV.
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Keep an eye out for angels in your lifeMar 25, 2026 11:49 am - Annettee Budzban says that angels can be anywhere.
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St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church announces Holy Week and Easter worshipMar 25, 2026 11:34 am - St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville will hold Holy Week services from Palm Sunday March 28-29 through Easter Sunday April 5, with several liturgies livestreamed.
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St. Catherine of Siena sets Holy Week, Easter worshipMar 25, 2026 11:10 am - St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in West Dundee announces Easter schedule for Palm Sunday, Easter Holy Week services, and Easter Mass.