Religion
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Light of Christ-Algonquin to host Grand Opening Worship Nov. 7-8Oct 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Light of Christ Church in Algonquin is opening their new campus on the corner of Longmeadow Parkway and Sleepy Hollow Road. The church will open for in-person worship b...
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Sometimes, even a groan can be an effective prayerOct 16, 2020 6:00 am - "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself, prays for us through wordless groans ..." - Rom...
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Fired Harvest Bible Chapel senior pastor gets $1.45 million, broadcast ministry in arbitrationOct 15, 2020 1:00 am - The fired senior pastor of Harvest Bible Chapel is receiving $1.45 million in an arbitrated settlement, the church's elders have announced. He also will get the assets o...
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Pope apologizes for keeping distance as virus cases spike
Oct 14, 2020 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis apologized to the faithful Wednesday for not being able to greet them and shake their hands as Italy posted a record spike in coronaviru...
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Woman close to Vatican cardinal arrested in corruption probe
Oct 14, 2020 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican's latest corruption scandal already had all the elements of a spy thriller: One cardinal who was fired during a 'œsurreal" nighttime audi...
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Unity Chamber Music Series kicks off Oct. 16Oct 14, 2020 1:00 am - The Unity Temple Restoration Foundation announces its 2020-2021 Unity Chamber Music Series season, a hybrid year of virtual performances, online Q&A with musicians, and ...
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St. Charles church holds its first drive-thru pet blessingOct 13, 2020 11:00 pm - St. Charles Episcopal Church held its first St. Francis Day drive-thru blessing of animals Sunday, Oct. 4. The Rev. Stacy A. Walker, rector, said the annual event was ch...
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Pope in TED talk: Earth cannot be squeezed 'like an orange'
Oct 10, 2020 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis on Saturday issued an urgent call to action to defend the planet and help the poor in his second TED talk. The pontiff, known for his a...
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Group launches initiative to combat racism, make mosques more inclusiveOct 10, 2020 1:00 am - A Chicago-area Islamic group has launched an initiative to help mosques and other Islamic institutions be more inclusive of minorities and women. The Council of Islamic ...
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Amid NYC protests, Orthodox Jews urge new virus-era dialogue
Oct 09, 2020 7:00 am - After months of grappling with a pandemic that has walloped New York's Orthodox Jewish communities, prompting changes to holidays, mourning and prayers, new limits on wo...