Religion
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123-year-old Geneva church changes its nameMay 08, 2017 11:00 pm - April 30 was a historic day for former First Baptist Church of Geneva. The church officially changed its name to Chapelstreet Church. "Even though we have a new name, ...
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Vatican celebrates big bang to dispel faith-science conflict
May 08, 2017 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican is celebrating the big-bang theory. That's not as out of this world as it sounds. The Vatican Observatory has invited leading scientists ...
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Geneva congregation invites public to sign commitment to justice, equity, truth and valuesMay 07, 2017 11:00 pm - On Sunday, April 30, the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva voted unanimously to sign the "Declaration of Conscience," a commitment to fundamental principles and v...
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World's oldest standing army has 40 new Swiss Guards
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Pope's representative to US to help honor Catholic Charities
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Strawberry Festival in Elgin raises money for good causesMay 06, 2017 1:00 am - Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elgin hosted its 44th annual Strawberry Festival on Saturday at the church on Grand Boulevard. People could enjoy freshly made strawberry sh...
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Elgin sues to demolish dilapidated bowling alleyMay 06, 2017 1:00 am - Elgin leaders are seeking to demolish a vacant, decrepit bowling alley on the city's southeast side that was once proposed for use as a church. "This is really a last re...
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Portuguese soccer stadium to be renamed for visiting pontiff
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Slum pope/billionaire: Francis to meet with President Trump
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Pope Francis to meet with President Donald Trump at Vatican later this month