Religion
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US nuns urge changes to church structure to address abuse
Feb 07, 2019 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The largest association of religious sisters in the United States called Thursday for an overhaul of the male-led leadership structure of the Catholi...
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The Rev. Gehl Devore, pastor to suburban families for decades, dies at 102Feb 07, 2019 12:00 am - The Rev. Gehl Devore, a longtime suburban pastor who was known to wear his faith on his sleeve and look for ways to uplift people, has died. He was 102. Devore led the F...
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Arlington Heights foster parents describe power of prayerFeb 07, 2019 12:00 am - For more than a decade, the Arlington Heights home of Beth and George Drost has welcomed 47 children on a temporary basis, providing a brief respite for families in cris...
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The Compass Church to host 'Night to Shine Prom' for people with special needsFeb 06, 2019 10:00 pm - The Compass Church will serve as one of nearly 500 churches around the world already registered to host "Night to Shine 2019" simultaneously on Friday, Feb. 8. The eve...
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Christ Church to perform Vivaldi's 'Gloria' at March 3 concert in Oak BrookFeb 06, 2019 10:00 pm - You don't have to be religious to recognize the melody of Vivaldi's "Gloria," long associated with sacred Christian events and music. And there is no prerequisite for a...
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Ask God to help find your life's purposeFeb 05, 2019 10:00 pm - "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me …" - Psalm 138:8 (ESV) One of the most common comments I hear from others is they would like to know their purpose. We've all b...
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Pope caps visit to Arabian Peninsula with historic Mass
Feb 05, 2019 6:00 am - ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The soft hymns of "Hallelujah" boomed from speakers Tuesday as Pope Francis celebrated the first papal Mass in the Arabian Peninsu...
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Pope senses 'good will' in UAE for Yemen peace process
Feb 05, 2019 6:00 am - ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Francis said Tuesday he sensed "good will to bring about a process of peace" in Yemen during his meetings with officials from the Unit...
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Pope praises girl who zipped by security to give him letter
Feb 05, 2019 6:00 am - ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Francis has praised the courage of a young girl who broke through police barricades in Abu Dhabi to hand-deliver a letter to him. Fran...
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The Latest: Pope ends UAE trip with first papal Mass there
Feb 05, 2019 6:00 am - ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The Latest on Pope Francis' historic visit to the United Arab Emirates (all times local): 4:10 p.m. Pope Francis has concluded his...