Religion
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Pope's message of peace resonates with Syrian Armenians
Jun 27, 2016 7:00 am - YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) - For most in Armenia, the visit by Pope Francis will be best remembered for his willingness to declare the Ottoman-era slaughter of Armenians "gen...
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See 'A Table for Sixty Thousand,' meet director July 15Jun 26, 2016 11:00 pm - The main gallery at Water Street Studios, 160 S. Water St. in Batavia, will host a free screening of the documentary film, "A Table for Sixty Thousand," at 6 p.m. Friday...
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The Latest: Pope urges EU to find new ways to stay together
Jun 26, 2016 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - The Latest on Britain's historic vote to leave the European Union (all times local): 9:30 p.m. Pope Francis is calling for the European Union to come up wi...
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Pope defends Armenia 'genocide' comment; no offense meant
Jun 26, 2016 7:00 am - ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Francis defended using the term "genocide" to describe the Ottoman-era slaughter of Armenians, saying Sunday that's how he has always ...
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Pope visits Armenia's closed border with Turkey on last day
Jun 25, 2016 7:00 am - YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) - Pope Francis is wrapping up his trip to Armenia with a Sunday liturgy in the Apostolic cathedral celebrated by his Orthodox hosts and a visit to ...
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Mud-splattered Filipinos pray to saint for blessing and woes
Jun 24, 2016 7:00 am - BIBICLAT, Philippines (AP) - Hundreds of Filipino villagers donning capes of banana leaves covered themselves in mud Friday in a ritual to thank their patron saint, John...
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Pope prays at Armenia memorial after denouncing 'genocide'
Jun 24, 2016 7:00 am - YEREVAN, Armenia (AP) - Pope Francis heads to Armenia's genocide memorial for a prayer service, fresh from his ad-libbed declaration that the Ottoman-era massacre of Arm...
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Long history for First Congregational UCC of Des Plaines mission tripsJun 23, 2016 11:00 pm - Summer mission trips are nothing new to First Congregational United Church of Christ (UCC) in Des Plaines. For decades the church's Pilgrim Fellowship (PF) high school y...
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Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools hang peace bannersJun 23, 2016 1:00 am - In the wake of the violence in Orlando and across the country, including in the Archdiocese of Chicago, the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools remain committed to p...
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Buffalo Grove walk Sunday helps local food pantriesJun 23, 2016 1:00 am - The Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council is sponsoring a walk Sunday in Buffalo Grove to stock food pantries at four churches and to strengthen interfaith community rel...