Religion
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Cardinal Cupich celebrates suburban Mass with 300 couples celebrating 50th anniversarySep 19, 2021 1:00 am - Couples held hands and renewed their vows Sunday as Cardinal Blase J. Cupich presided over a special Golden Wedding Anniversary Mass at St. John Brebeuf Church in Niles....
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Hindu deity to be celebrated at Ganesha festival in Buffalo Grove's Willow Stream ParkSep 18, 2021 1:00 am - A Buffalo Grove business will be holding a public Ganesha Festival Celebration from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, in Willow Stream Park, 651 Old Checker Road. The fre...
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Many faith leaders say no to endorsing vaccine exemptions
Sep 17, 2021 7:00 am - As significant numbers of Americans seek religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccine mandates, many faith leaders are saying: Not with our endorsement. Leaders of the Gre...
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Lake Zurich priest back under scrutinySep 16, 2021 1:00 am - A Catholic priest's return to a Lake Zurich church has been delayed after new allegations of sexual misconduct. The Rev. David F. Ryan was asked to step away from St. F...
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Pearls of wisdom for Mother's DaySep 16, 2021 1:00 am - "Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and brought it." - Ma...
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Wheaton's First Presbyterian welcomes renowned director of music ministriesSep 15, 2021 11:00 pm - Dr. Daniel Sommerville has joined the worship team of First Presbyterian Wheaton as director of music ministries. He replaces Kedrick Armstrong, who is continuing his mu...
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Pope Francis questions vaccine skeptics, says 'humanity has a history of friendship with vaccines'
Sep 15, 2021 7:00 am - ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Francis questions vaccine skeptics, says 'humanity has a history of friendship with vaccines.' ...
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Some abortion foes question tactical wisdom of new Texas ban
Sep 15, 2021 7:00 am - The new Texas law that bans most abortions in the state has been welcomed by many of the religious leaders who help bolster the anti-abortion movement. Yet some abortion...
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Pope: Bishops must be pastors, not politicians, in deciding whether President Joe Biden should get Communion
Sep 15, 2021 7:00 am - ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope: Bishops must be pastors, not politicians, in deciding whether President Joe Biden should get Communion. ...
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Pope rejects German archbishop's resignation over abuse
Sep 15, 2021 7:00 am - BERLIN (AP) - Pope Francis has rejected the resignation of the archbishop of Hamburg, who offered to step down in March after a report faulted him for his handling of se...