Religion
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The Latest: Pope urges countries to take in Afghan refugees
Sep 05, 2021 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis is encouraging countries to welcome Afghan refugees who are seeking a new life. During his appearance to the public in St. Peter's Square on...
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Police clash with opponents of Serbian church in Montenegro
Sep 05, 2021 7:00 am - CETINJE, Montenegro (AP) - Arriving in a military helicopter, the head of the Serbian Orthodox Church in Montenegro was inaugurated in the state's old capital on Sunday ...
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'Some things simply can't be Zoomed': Suburban Jews ready to observe Rosh Hashanah togetherSep 05, 2021 5:30 am - After a year of virtual and limited in-person gatherings, Rabbi Yaakov Kotlarsky is looking forward to ringing in the Jewish new year Tuesday with members of his congreg...
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Constable: Libertyville grad's look at Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X becomes a Netflix docSep 04, 2021 1:00 am - The highlight of Johnny Smith's personal sports history as a member of Libertyville High School's Class of 1999 might have been his final game as a varsity basketball pl...
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Healing prayer service set for Sept. 15 at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic ChurchSep 02, 2021 11:00 pm - Are you struggling with issues affecting your mind, body or spirit? If you're seeking hope and healing, then mark your calendar to attend "Comfort My People," a prayer ...
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Frustration building over lingering debate on proposed Naperville mosqueSep 02, 2021 1:00 am - As debate lingers over a proposed mosque in southwest Naperville, the lawyer representing the Islamic Center of Naperville is expressing frustration about the number of ...
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US faith groups unite to help Afghanistan refugees after war
Sep 01, 2021 7:00 am - America's major religions and denominations, often divided on other big issues, have united behind the effort to help receive an influx of refugees from Afghanistan foll...
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Pope inadvertently quotes Putin to chide West's Afghan war
Sep 01, 2021 7:00 am - MADRID (AP) - Pope Francis has criticized the West's two-decade-long involvement in Afghanistan as an outsider's attempt to impose democracy - although he did it by citi...
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Shanah Tovah: Even as the Delta variant looms, suburban synagogues aim to make 5782 a sweet New YearSep 01, 2021 1:00 am - The spiritual leader of Glenview's Congregation Ahavat Olam already has written one of the two sermons she'll deliver for Rosh Hashanah services. “It's the morning sermo...
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Make mercy, kindness your standard of livingAug 31, 2021 11:00 pm - "Mercy triumphs over judgment." - James 2:13 (NIV) I've noticed mercy seems to have been lost in this day and age. I'm not sure anyone even uses the word anymore. With...