Religion
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Pope Francis shows slight improvement and resumes some work, while still critical, Vatican says
Feb 24, 2025 12:24 pm - Pope Francis remained in critical condition Monday but showed slight improvement in laboratory tests and resumed some work activities, including calling a parish in Gaza City that he has kept in touch with since the war there began, the Vatican said.
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Vatican says Pope Francis is in critical condition
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Why you should ask ‘Why?’Feb 19, 2025 2:04 pm - Annettee Budzban says asking “why?” can lead to new opportunities.
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Sandwich ministry: Volunteers assemble 60 sandwiches for Aurora warming center guestsFeb 19, 2025 1:53 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora assembled 60 sandwiches after Sunday service to feed guests at an emergency warming center hosted by the Aurora church.
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Gather25 to join local Christians in 25-hour eventFeb 19, 2025 12:51 pm - The 25-hour Gather25 event will unite diverse Christians in worship, prayer and mission at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on Feb 28-March 1. Translations allow global engagement.
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Roselle’s Trinity Lutheran School to host 125th anniversary gala and auctionFeb 19, 2025 11:38 am - Roselle's Trinity Lutheran School will hold its 125th anniversary gala and auction on March 15. Enjoy an evening of food, fun and fundraising to aid students.
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‘Creative, energetic, warm’: Congregation Beth Shalom names new senior rabbiFeb 18, 2025 5:48 pm - The Congregation Beth Shalom Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that Rabbi David Chapman has been named as senior rabbi, effective Jan. 1.
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Our Saviour’s hosts Mozambique dinner Feb. 22Feb 18, 2025 1:56 pm - Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church in Naperville will host an interactive, all-ages Food Safari & Drum Experience dinner benefiting the church’s Mozambique Misson Saturday, Feb. 22.
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Next stop on Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour: Feb. 23 at St. MaryFeb 14, 2025 4:17 pm - The next stop on the Great Elgin Pipe Organ Tour is at St. Mary Catholic Church on Feb. 23, featuring their 1926 Kilgen & Son pipe organ. Organist Vilma Dydas will perform works by Handel, Fletcher, Vierne and Widor.
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Pastor reflects on Lincoln’s faith and iconic artist’s portrayalFeb 12, 2025 11:55 pm - For Lincoln’s birthday, Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos discusses a painting of the 16th president by 20th-century Chicago artist Warner Sallman, who is better known for his famous "Head of Christ" painting.