Religion
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Pope: welcoming refugees helps keeps us safe from terrorism
Sep 17, 2016 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis has encouraged Europeans to welcome refugees, calling authentic hospitality "our greatest security against hateful acts of terrorism." F...
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Hanover Park church celebrates Mexico's independenceSep 17, 2016 1:00 am - The sound of Mexican folk music filled the air Saturday during the annual Mexican Independence Day festival at St. Ansgar Catholic Church in Hanover Park. In the large,...
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St. Peter Church Barn Sale continues Sunday at Kane County FairgroundsSep 17, 2016 1:00 am - The Barn Sale sponsored by St. Peter Catholic Church in Geneva, now in its 40th year, will continue Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road...
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Pope dons scrubs to visit premature babies at Rome hospital
Sep 16, 2016 7:00 am - ROME (AP) - Pope Francis has donned a pair of surgical scrubs to visit premature babies at a Rome hospital. Francis seemed enchanted by the tiny babies squirming, sleepi...
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Artist-in-residence to give concert at St. ThomasSep 15, 2016 11:00 pm - Jeanne Cotter, who is leading the music in monthly Masses at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Naperville, will perform the first in a series of monthly concerts...
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Carter urges faith leaders to combat 'resurgence of racism'
Sep 15, 2016 7:00 am - ATLANTA (AP) - Jimmy Carter says the United States is experiencing a "resurgence of racism" and he's calling on Baptist faith leaders to foster change in their churches ...
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Pope honoring French priest: Killing in God's name 'satanic'
Sep 14, 2016 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis honored the French priest who was killed by Islamic extremists while celebrating Mass, calling him a martyr on Wednesday and urging all ...
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Laughter truly can be the best medicineSep 13, 2016 11:00 pm - "He who has a glad heart has a continual feast (regardless of his circumstances). - Proverbs 15:15 (AMP) Have you had a good laugh today? Maybe your heart is heavy ove...
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Mosaic unveiled at Palatine's St. Thomas of Villanova SchoolSep 13, 2016 11:00 pm - A new mosaic mural was unveiled at St. Thomas of Villanova School, in Palatine, on Friday, Aug. 26, during a special ceremony. Located at the main entrance of the school...
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Local churches bring 'God's Work. Our Hands.' to ElginSep 13, 2016 11:00 pm - "God's Work. Our Hands." Sunday, which took place Sept. 11, was an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. More than 10,000 c...