Religion
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Merkel meets pope as parties at home try to form government
Oct 07, 2021 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Outgoing German Chancellor Angela Merkel met Thursday with Pope Francis and toured a Jesuit-run child protection center, while back home three German parties...
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Naperville commission recommends approval of mosque plans after nine months of hearingsOct 07, 2021 1:00 am - After nine months of debate and testimony, a Naperville advisory panel is recommending approval of a new mosque, multipurpose center and gymnasium on the city's south si...
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Christ Church's Team World Vision running Chicago Marathon for waterOct 06, 2021 11:00 pm - Proceeds benefit children and families in nations that struggle to find clean water Oak Brook, Illinois - For many marathon runners, the 20th mile is the hardest. It's w...
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Vatican judges in fraud trial agree defense rights violated
Oct 06, 2021 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican tribunal hearing a landmark fraud case ruled Wednesday that prosecutors had deprived 10 defendants of their rights and ordered prosecutor...
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'A life that has mattered,' and a celebration worth notingOct 06, 2021 1:00 am - Being the pastor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Glenview, with its 80 ministries and intergenerational membership, can keep a priest on his toes. "This is not a...
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Sunday's Mass will be the last at Our Lady of the BrookOct 06, 2021 1:00 am - Due to declining attendance and contributions, Our Lady of the Brook Catholic Church, on Dundee Road on the northwest side of Northbrook, will have its final Mass at 11 ...
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Aurora Methodists continue 'open table' worship at Batavia restaurant Oct. 10Oct 05, 2021 11:00 pm - A United Methodist congregation in Aurora is exploring new ways to worship with a five-week Sunday evening worship series at a Batavia restaurant. Flowing Forth United M...
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Aurora churches partner to bless 20 petsOct 05, 2021 11:00 pm - Two Aurora churches partnered to bless 20 pets in an annual blessing service Sunday, Oct. 3. Joining Chicago area faith communities in blessing services were New England...
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Elgin's First Congregational Church to host trick-or-treat for PADS of ElginOct 05, 2021 11:00 pm - From Oct. 7 through Oct. 24, the women's Bible study group at First Congregational Church of Elgin is hosting a special trick-or-treat themed donation collection, "Trick...
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Sometimes we just need to change our perspectiveOct 05, 2021 11:00 pm - "Come and see!" - John 1:46 (AMP) It was the first of the month and I decided to leave the birthday gift I got for my friend on her front porch a few days early. When I...