Religion
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Pope and Macron meet at Vatican, discuss migration
Jun 26, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron held lengthy private talks at the Vatican Tuesday to discuss immigration and to reflect on Europe's...
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Grace Church in Elburn to host Nature Camp for kids in JulyJun 25, 2018 11:00 pm - Children have an innate curiosity about God's creation and the natural world around them. Their sense of wonder encourages exploration and discovery. What better way to ...
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Pope urges broader concept of life ethics beyond abortion
Jun 25, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is urging bioethics experts from around the world to take up his call that protecting the unborn from abortion is just as important as c...
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How Sewing for Smiles helps clothe needy childrenJun 25, 2018 6:00 am - Can one person make a difference? You bet they can. Just ask Susan Cox-Hall of North Aurora. “Years ago, Ruth Ratke started a group called Sewing for Smiles, a 501c3 org...
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St. James school demolition begins in Arlington HeightsJun 25, 2018 1:00 am - Demolition of the 91-year-old former St. James Parish school building in Arlington Heights has begun, as part of a $10.5 million project to expand the church and add par...
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Inverness church presents donations to inner-city organizationsJun 24, 2018 1:00 am - Holy Family Catholic Community in Inverness gave about $103,000 donated by parishioners to two organizations helping at-risk, inner-city men and youths. Sue Geegen, dire...
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Vatican convicts ex-diplomat of child porn distribution
Jun 23, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican tribunal on Saturday convicted a former Holy See diplomat and sentenced him to five years in prison for possessing and distributing child...
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Former Vatican diplomat Capella admits accessing child porn
Jun 22, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - A former Vatican diplomat on trial for possession of a large quantity of child pornography has admitted the charges during the first hearing of an ex...
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Gov. Rauner helps Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago celebrate 25 yearsJun 22, 2018 1:00 am - The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago in Bartlett is celebrating its 25 anniversary with festivities that will include keynote speakers, worship, performances and not...
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Pope: Countries should take in as many refugees as they can
Jun 21, 2018 7:00 am - ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Francis urged nations Thursday to take in as many refugees as they can integrate into their societies, but also to invest in places li...