Religion
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Ahead of Pope visit, survivor recalls Iraq church massacre
Mar 04, 2021 6:00 am - BAGHDAD (AP) - It began like any other Sunday in the Our Lady of Salvation Church in Baghdad for worshipper Louis Climis. That day nearly 11 years ago would end with blo...
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Coverage plans for Pope Francis trip to Iraq from March 5-8
Mar 04, 2021 6:00 am - EDITORS: Pope Francis arrives in Iraq on Friday, the first papal visit since the pandemic began and the first-ever papal visit to Iraq. The March 5-8 trip is expected to...
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Wheaton's Gary UMC earns 'Cream of the CROP' awardMar 03, 2021 10:00 pm - Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton has received the "Cream of the CROP" award. The Wheaton church ranked in the top 50 in the United States for donations to the CR...
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Coverage plans for Pope Francis trip to Iraq from March 5-8
Mar 03, 2021 6:00 am - EDITORS: Pope Francis arrives in Iraq this week, the first papal visit since the pandemic began and the first-ever papal visit to Iraq. The March 5-8 trip is expected to...
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EXPLAINER: Pope's risky Iraq trip aims to boost Christians
Mar 03, 2021 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is pushing ahead with the first papal trip to Iraq despite rising coronavirus infections, hoping to encourage the country's dwindling nu...
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Rolling Meadows church hosts Night to Shine event for people with special needsMar 03, 2021 5:00 am - A Rolling Meadows church was a host site for a socially-distanced, parade-style event last month geared to those with special needs. Churches around the globe simultaneo...
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Celebrating Lent: Aurora Methodists host 'Soul Reset' book studyMar 02, 2021 10:00 pm - Celebrating Lent, Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora launched three study groups Feb. 21 exploring "Soul Reset," a book by the Rev. Junius B. Dotson. The la...
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The Latest: Vatican defends pope's Iraq trip, stadium mass
Mar 02, 2021 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY - The Vatican is defending Pope Francis' decision to go ahead with his trip to Iraq this weekend despite rising coronavirus infections there and concerns ab...
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Vatican defends pope's Iraq trip amid virus as 'act of love'
Mar 02, 2021 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican defended Pope Francis' decision to go ahead with his trip to Iraq this weekend despite rising coronavirus infections there, saying Tuesda...
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Cyprus Church says 'satanic' Eurovision entry must be yanked
Mar 02, 2021 6:00 am - NICOSIA, Cyprus (AP) - The Orthodox Church of Cyprus on Tuesday called for the withdrawal of the country's controversial entry into this year's Eurovision song contest t...