Religion
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Pope decries human trafficking for forced labor, sex trade
Jul 29, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is urging everyone to combat the "shameful crime" of human trafficking, noting that it's often linked to migrant smuggling. In remarks S...
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Pope: Leftovers are food for thought, not waste
Jul 29, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis says leftover grub should serve as food for thought instead of getting thrown out. Francis told the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Squ...
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Pope accepts resignation of McCarrick after sex abuse claims
Jul 28, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - In a move seen as unprecedented, Pope Francis has effectively stripped U.S. prelate Theodore McCarrick of his cardinal's title following allegations ...
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The Latest: Texas prelate praises pope's move on McCarrick
Jul 28, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Latest on the sex abuse allegations surrounding U.S. prelate Theodore McCarrick (all times local): 5:20 p.m. The Texas prelate who heads the U.S....
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Solving others' problems seems simple, but isn'tJul 25, 2018 11:00 pm - It's one of my favorite jokes: A group of safety engineers determined that 90 percent of accidents on staircases involved either the top or bottom stairs. Intrigued by t...
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Pope adviser blasts pro-crucifix bill in Italy: 'Hands off!'
Jul 25, 2018 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - A close adviser to Pope Francis criticized legislation proposed by Italy's anti-migrant League party to require ports and other public institutions to displa...
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Methodist pastor debuts at Aurora churchJul 24, 2018 11:00 pm - North Aurora resident Rev. Derek Rogers delivered his first sermon July 8 at the former Fourth Street United Methodist Church in Aurora. Accompanied by his wife Breann, ...
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When hardships take place, God has plans for our livesJul 24, 2018 11:00 pm - "Old men will dream dreams." - Joel 2:28 (NLT) Sometimes life just doesn't always turn out the way we expect it to. We start with faith and hope for the life of our d...
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Ex-Viator president elected to lead worldwide communityJul 24, 2018 11:00 pm - The Rev. Robert M. Egan, former president of Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights, has ascended to an even loftier post. Egan, a Wheeling native and Saint Viato...
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Aurora Methodists to offer prayers at farmer's marketJul 24, 2018 11:00 pm - Flowing Forth United Methodist Church in Aurora will offer free prayers at a booth at the downtown Aurora farmers market, 233 S. Broadway, from 8 a.m. to noon Saturdays,...