Religion
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Pope keeps Moscow dialogue open even if it's uncomfortable
Sep 15, 2022 7:00 am - ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - The Vatican plans to keep open paths of dialogue with Russia, even if doing so 'œsmells,'ť Pope Francis said Thursday, reaffirming Ukraine'...
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Pope studying Bahrain visit, looking at February for Africa
Sep 15, 2022 7:00 am - ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Francis is studying a possible visit to Bahrain in November and said Thursday he is looking to reschedule his trip to South Sudan and ...
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Q&A: Pope, Chinese leader Xi to cross paths in Kazakhstan
Sep 14, 2022 7:00 am - TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) - Chinese President Xi Jinping's first trip overseas since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic will overlap with a visit by Pope Francis to Kazak...
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How many must die? Pope blasts Russia war, appeals for peace
Sep 14, 2022 7:00 am - NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan (AP) - Pope Francis told the Russian Orthodox hierarchy and other faith leaders Wednesday that religion must never be used to justify the 'œevil'ť...
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Aurora church to hold community hymn sing Sept. 18Sep 13, 2022 11:00 pm - A community hymn sing featuring vintage favorites will be held by Wesley United Methodist Church on Sunday, Sept. 18. The event will be held at 3 p.m. in the church sanc...
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Don't be afraid to pray for God's helpSep 13, 2022 11:00 pm - "The Lord accepts my prayers." -Psalms 6:9 (NIV) I have a plaque that says "Prayer Changes Things." When I'm down, the one thing that can lift me up is knowing the sayi...
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First Church of Lombard's Lilac Auction ends with a celebration Sept. 17Sep 13, 2022 11:00 pm - To conclude this year's Lilac Auction, First Church of Lombard, 220 S. Main St., will have a live auction celebration from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17. The online au...
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Pope, opening Kazakh visit, blasts 'senseless' Ukraine war
Sep 13, 2022 7:00 am - NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan (AP) - Pope Francis begged for an end to Russia's 'œsenseless and tragic war'ť in Ukraine as he arrived Tuesday in the former Soviet republic of K...
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At 50, TV's '~The Waltons' still stirs fans' love, nostalgia
Sep 13, 2022 7:00 am - The Rev. Matt Curry's parents were children of the Great Depression, just like 'œThe Waltons'ť - the beloved TV family whose prime-time series premiered 50 years ago. Wh...
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A voice of encouragement can make all the difference in lifeSep 12, 2022 11:00 pm - Three months before I began my freshman year at Seattle Pacific University in the fall of 1970, I went to work for Bob Sumbardo, the general manager at KUEN radio in Wen...