Religion
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Pope Leo XIV urges Spain to stop fanning flames of polarization on first papal visit in 15 years
Jun 06, 2026 3:50 pm - Pope Leo XIV urged Spaniards on Saturday to stop “fanning the flames of polarization” as he arrived in Spain at a moment of political turmoil for the Socialist-led government and a credibility crisis for the Catholic Church.
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FBI fires several analysts tied to disputed ‘Catholic ideology’ memo
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Illinois treasurer’s gift to Pope Leo? $8.65 of pontiff’s own money
Jun 05, 2026 5:49 pm - Vatican City’s been a popular spot for Illinois dignitaries since Chicago native Robert Prevost ascended to the papacy last year.Leaders from Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to lawmakers to Gov. JB Pritzker have come bearing gifts for Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV — a Chicago-brewed “Da Pope” beer, city-sourced giardiniera, an Illini No. 14 jersey, Chicago White Sox gear and more.
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Church expansion proposal moves forward in Des PlainesJun 05, 2026 1:42 pm - A Des Plaines church’s expansion plans have been tentatively approved by the city council.
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Fox Valley Church breaks ground on new worship centerJun 05, 2026 12:10 pm - Fox Valley Church is celebrating 50 years in the community with a major expansion that will be finished in time for its anniversary. The new worship center and expanded children’s area will help the church continue to serve the growing Fox Valley region.
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Vatican to hear appeal of St. Hubert Catholic School’s closure in Hoffman EstatesJun 04, 2026 12:52 pm - Parents working to keep open St. Hubert Catholic School in Hoffman Estates report the Vatican has agreed to hear their appeal of the Archdiocese of Chicago’s plan to close the 65-year-old institution.
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‘Surreal’: RTA chair meets with Pope Leo at Vatican, talks AI and White SoxJun 03, 2026 7:58 pm - Regional Transportation Authority Chairman Kirk Dillard met with Chicago area native Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican Wednesday.
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Elgin’s St. Sophia Church celebrates Greek food and culture with three-day festivalJun 03, 2026 1:41 pm - St. Sophia Church in Elgin is hosting its 46th annual Greek Fest June 5-7, featuring authentic Greek cuisine, live entertainment, dancing, and marketplace shopping with free admission.
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Help complete painting at Gary UMC gallery in WheatonJun 03, 2026 12:06 pm - You have the chance to contribute to a painting at the Art Gallery at Gary United Methodist Church in Wheaton this weekend.
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St. Charles church hosting documentary screening on the first millennial saintJun 03, 2026 10:46 am - The 2025 documentary “Carlo Acutis: Roadmap to Reality,” telling the story of the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis, will be shown Tuesday, June 9, at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles.