Religion
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Cary United Methodist Church welcomes new pastorJun 15, 2020 11:00 pm - Cary United Methodist Church welcomes the Rev. Norval I. Brown and his wife, Andrea Lynette Brookins, to their community of faith. He will serve as senior pastor leading...
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Argentine bishop resumes work as Vatican abuse probe wraps
Jun 15, 2020 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - An Argentine bishop close to Pope Francis has gone back to work at the Holy See's financial administration office while under investigation in his native Ar...
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Muslims join to demand police reforms, back black-led groups
Jun 15, 2020 7:00 am - In the wake of George Floyd's death in police custody, dozens of American Muslim organizations have come together to call for reform to policing practices, and to suppor...
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'We are doing vital services for the community': Des Plaines shrine prepares for reopeningJun 15, 2020 5:30 am - One of the most revered Catholic shrines for Latinos north of Mexico City is gearing up for reopening later this month. Public Masses will start June 28 at the Des Plai...
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Pope Francis urges aid to migrants and end to Libya fighting
Jun 14, 2020 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis on Sunday urged political and military leaders in Libya to end their hostilities and called on the international community to take 'œto ...
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Giveaway at Libertyville church 'like Christmas' to kidsJun 12, 2020 1:00 am - Friday marked the first donated goods giveaway for St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libertyville, and it turned out to be a huge success. Bob Neil of Libertyville helped hi...
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St. Joseph Catholic Church in Libertyville offers more MassesJun 10, 2020 11:00 pm - After being approved and certified by the Archdiocese of Chicago, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 121 E. Maple Ave., Libertyville, has begun Phase 2 of reopening. Four Mass...
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Pope names St Louis archbishop to replace retiring Carlson
Jun 10, 2020 7:00 am - ST. LOUIS (AP) - The newly-appointed head of the Archdiocese of St. Louis vowed Wednesday to be an agent of healing, as the region and the nation continue to react to th...
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Pope sends strong message to US Catholics after Floyd death
Jun 10, 2020 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis called George Floyd by name, twice, and offered support to an American bishop who knelt in prayer during a Black Lives Matter protest. C...
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Religious freedom organization sues state over abortion mandate for insurersJun 10, 2020 1:00 am - The Thomas More Society is suing the state to challenge a law requiring all health insurance policies sold in Illinois to provide coverage for elective chemical and surg...