Religion
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After 163 years in ministry, Aurora Advent Christian Church holds farewell serviceApr 04, 2023 11:00 pm - With tears, hugs and bittersweet memories, Aurora Advent Christian Church held its final worship service on Sunday, April 2, after 163 years of ministry. The Rev. Matt M...
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Interfaith Trolley Tour promoted common values between religions and faithApr 02, 2023 11:00 pm - On Sunday, April 2, around 70 members of religious communities joined an interfaith tour to visit and learn about five religious sites in north suburban Chicago. Last y...
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Pope Francis leaves hospital: 'Still alive,' he quips
Apr 01, 2023 1:00 am - ROME - A chipper-sounding Pope Francis was discharged Saturday from the Rome hospital where he was treated for bronchitis, as he quipped to journalists before being driv...
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Vatican says Pope Francis to leave hospital on Saturday
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Vatican: Pope improving since hospitalization with infection
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'Understand each other': How the holy month of Ramadan works, as seen at Lake in the Hills mosque
Mar 30, 2023 1:00 am - After the sun goes down and the call to prayer sounds, the food comes out. First, by tradition, Muslims take a drink of water and eat dates to break the daily Ramadan fa...
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Graceland or Grazeland: Exploring the world of grace during Holy WeekMar 29, 2023 11:00 pm - Where were you when you learned of Elvis' death? I was at the Mendenhall Glacier Visitor Center near Juneau, Alaska escorting a group of senior adults. Like JFK's assa...
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Reflections on the joy of Palm SundayMar 28, 2023 11:00 pm - "They took palm branches and went out to meet him shouting 'Hosanna.'" - John 12:13 (NIV) While cleaning out a closet I came across an item that was like finding a burie...
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St. Catherine of Siena in West Dundee sets Easter scheduleMar 26, 2023 11:00 pm - St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church in West Dundee has set its Easter schedule for Palm Sunday, Holy Week services, and Easter Mass. Stations of the Cross will be hel...
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Protecting potential targets: State gives security grants to suburban synagogues, mosques and women's clinicsMar 23, 2023 1:00 am - Numerous suburban groups are among the 116 recipients of a state grant aimed at helping nonprofit organizations enhance protections against security threats. Recipients ...