Religion
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Pope wants to officialize immorality of nuke arms possession
Nov 26, 2019 6:00 am - ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Francis is planning to change official Catholic Church teaching to declare the use and possession of atomic weapons as 'œimmoral,'ť a ...
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Advent calendars add to the joy of the Christmas seasonNov 25, 2019 10:00 pm - "Prepare the way for the Lord ..." - Matthew 3:3 (NIV) I was out shopping with one of my adult sons when I noticed an advent calendar in his cart, and I mentioned it to...
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Pope in Japan voices concern over nuke power, meets victims
Nov 25, 2019 6:00 am - TOKYO (AP) - Pope Francis voiced concern about nuclear power Monday after meeting with victims of Japan's 2011 nuclear disaster, saying the development of future energy ...
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Bethlehem Lutheran to host annual Dickens luncheon, craft show Dec. 7Nov 24, 2019 10:00 pm - On Saturday, Dec. 7, the Women's Guild of Bethlehem Lutheran Church will sponsor their annual Dickens' Soup, Salad and Sandwich Luncheon from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the...
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How 3 unpopped kernels symbolize the spirit of ThanksgivingNov 24, 2019 10:00 pm - We have a Thanksgiving Day tradition in our home. We place three kernels of unpopped popcorn to the side of each person's plate at the family table. They symbolize the...
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Fox Valley Habitat to dedicate Faith Build Dec. 7Nov 24, 2019 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will dedicate its third annual Faith Build home, a partnership of area churches, on Saturday, Dec. 7. The public is invited. The celebrat...
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InterFAITH Aurora celebrates friendship, music at Community Thanksgiving serviceNov 24, 2019 10:00 pm - InterFAITH Aurora held its 12th annual community Thanksgiving service, a celebration of music and friendship, on Sunday, Nov. 24, at the new Society 57 venue in Aurora. ...
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Rosary student wins pro-life design contestNov 24, 2019 10:00 pm - Lauren Audrey Paschoud of Geneva, a freshman at Rosary High School in Aurora, created the winning design for the annual Step Up for Life T-shirt sponsored by the Women's...
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Pope's cousin takes star turn in Thailand as papal whisperer
Nov 22, 2019 6:00 am - BANGKOK (AP) - She made him wait for her while she chatted with Thailand's king and queen. She chided him for only visiting Bangkok and not the 'œreal Thailand.'ť And sh...
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Former Harvest Bible Chapel pastor was paid more than $1 million a year; expenses questionedNov 22, 2019 12:00 am - End the year with a net money surplus, more people attending church, and more major gifts than the targeted amounts. Because he did so in 2016 and 2017, former Harvest B...