Religion
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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...
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Temple B'nai Israel welcomes new rabbi Edward FriedmanSep 12, 2016 11:00 pm - Temple B'nai Israel in Aurora is proud to announce that Edward Friedman has accepted the position as the community's new rabbi. Rabbi Friedman arrives at Temple B'nai Is...
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Mosque open house Sept. 24 in LibertyvilleSep 12, 2016 1:00 am - Islamic Foundation North, 1751 S. O'Plaine Road in Libertyville, will present a mosque open house from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24. All are welcome at the event where...
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Suburban interfaith group to honor Holocaust survivorSep 11, 2016 11:00 pm - Steen Metz, a Holocaust survivor from Lincolnshire and frequent presenter to schools and groups, will receive the first Courage of Abraham Award from the Children of Abr...