Religion
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Vatican enters Venice Architecture Biennale with 10 chapels
Mar 20, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican is planting 10 chapels in the woods of one of Venice's lagoon islands for its first-ever contribution to the Venice Architecture Biennale...
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Pope to perform Holy Thursday foot-wash rite at Rome prison
Mar 20, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis will wash the feet of 12 inmates at Rome's central prison during a Holy Week ritual meant to show his willingness to serve others. The V...
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'March for Our Lives' coming to Glen EllynMar 19, 2018 11:00 pm - A group of Glen Ellyn residents is planning a march Saturday, March 24, in tandem with the national "March for Our Lives" protest against gun violence in schools. Local...
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On Easter, North Aurora church celebrating first year after mergerMar 19, 2018 11:00 pm - "New Name, Familiar Location" appears on the brochure for Living Hope Church in North Aurora. The former Union Congregational Church, 405 W. State St. since 1962, is the...
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Vineyard hosts egg hunt, vigil service on Easter weekendMar 19, 2018 11:00 pm - Bring the kids to a free Easter egg hunt hosted by Vineyard Church of Elgin on Saturday, March 31. For children up to age 12, the fun begins at 10 a.m. at Wing Park, 100...
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Willow Creek invites you to join 'Easter Experience'Mar 19, 2018 11:00 pm - On Friday to Sunday, March 30-April 1, Willow Creek Community Church invites the community to experience Easter at one of their eight Chicago area locations. "Easter is ...
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West Dundee church begins Holy Week servicesMar 19, 2018 11:00 pm - First Congregation Church of Dundee will celebrate the most significant week in the Christian year with the Rev. Aaron James, senior pastor, and the Rev. Paige Wolfanger...
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Pope Francis condemns prostitution as torture
Mar 19, 2018 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Pope Francis asked forgiveness Monday for all Christians who buy sex from women, saying men who frequent prostitutes are criminals with a "sick mentality" wh...
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Pope tells 3 new bishops: no politicking, no high society
Mar 19, 2018 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is cautioning bishops to avoid politicking, business and high society. Francis elevated to bishops' rank three priests during a ceremony...
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Polish archbishop criticizes priest wishing Francis death
Mar 17, 2018 7:00 am - WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Poland's leading archbishop deplored on Sunday comments by a senior conservative priest who had wished Pope Francis a quick death if he does not op...