Religion
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Suburban Coptic church reacts to bombings in EgyptApr 09, 2017 1:00 am - The bombings of two Coptic churches in Egypt were top of mind Sunday for members of St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Burr Ridge. Worshippers prayed during Palm Sunday ...
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Pope raises own mortality in rallying youth to lead church
Apr 08, 2017 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Pope Francis urged young people to lead the church's future Saturday even as he voiced doubts that he'd be around much longer to see it. The 80-year-old pope...
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Suburban parishes in Cook, Lake counties begin work to consolidate servicesApr 08, 2017 1:00 am - Mergers, shared services on the table as Chicago archdiocese tells churches to plan for downsizing
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Pope dismisses priest who stole $300K from bishop, hospital
Apr 07, 2017 7:00 am - CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Pope Francis has dismissed a Roman Catholic priest from New Hampshire who was convicted of stealing $300,000 from a hospital, a bishop and a decease...
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Pope to wash feet of inmates at mafia turncoat prison
Apr 06, 2017 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis will wash the feet of inmates at a prison known for housing mafia turncoats in an Easter week ritual meant to show his willingness to se...
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More births expected for Muslims than Christians worldwide
Apr 05, 2017 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - In recent years, Christians have had more babies than any other religious group worldwide. But by 2035, Muslims are projected to experience the higher bi...
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The Latest: Pope Francis calls Syria attack 'unacceptable'
Apr 05, 2017 7:00 am - BEIRUT (AP) - The Latest on the suspected chemical attack in Syria, the deadliest in years (all times local): 12:20 p.m. Pope Francis has called a suspected chemical wea...
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Create a family environment where each person feels importantApr 04, 2017 11:00 pm - "Love is patient and kind … it is not rude or unmannerly." - 1 Corinthians 13:4,5 (AMP) My mother was a collector. She collected dolls, such as Shirley Temple, Ragge...
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Create a family environment where each person feels importantApr 04, 2017 11:00 pm - "Love is patient and kind … it is not rude or unmannerly." - 1 Corinthians 13:4,5 (AMP) My mother was a collector. She collected dolls such as Shirley Temple, Ragged...
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Pope makes appointments amid criticism of sex abuse response
Apr 04, 2017 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis on Tuesday named a new official to oversee the Vatican office that processes clerical sex abuse cases amid mounting criticism over a yea...