Religion
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Pope invites refugees to join him on stage for audience
Jun 22, 2016 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis has invited a dozen refugees to join him on the steps of St. Peter's Basilica for his general audience to press his demand for Europe to...
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Schaumburg mosque elder denounces Orlando shooter's actions at annual interfaith iftarJun 22, 2016 1:00 am - Religious and civic leaders gathered Wednesday night to take part in the breaking of the fast for Ramadan — called the iftar — at the Masjid Al Huda in Schaumburg. Dr. K...
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Interfaith dinner brings people of different faiths togetherJun 22, 2016 1:00 am - Breaking Ramadan fast with dates and samosas, about 160 people from a cross-section of faiths gathered at the Islamic Foundation North's Libertyville mosque to gain a gr...
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Beth Tikvah hosts "Phase 2" at Arlington Park June 26Jun 22, 2016 1:00 am - Hoffman Estates-based Beth Tikvah Congregation will host its "Phase 2" program for adults ages 30 and up who like to socialize in a fun and relaxed atmosphere, at Arling...
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Palatine Sikh society holds vigil for Orlando victimsJun 22, 2016 1:00 am - The Palatine Sikh Religious Society hosted a candlelight vigil Wednesday to honor the lives of the 49 people killed in Orlando June 12. Eight speakers representing the S...
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Elk Grove mayor says Islamic prayer center comments are 'inappropriate'Jun 22, 2016 1:00 am - Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson said he was offended by a half dozen “inappropriate” comments he received from people opposed to an Islamic prayer and meeting cent...
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Archdiocese of Chicago schools hang Peace BannersJun 21, 2016 11:00 pm - 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 ...
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Pope on death penalty: 'Thou shalt not kill' is absolute
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God welcomes us into his family like a newbornJun 20, 2016 11:00 pm - "See how very much our heavenly father loves us, for He allows us to be called His children, and we really are!" - 1 John (NLT) Among my nursing jobs over the years, I...
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St. John kicks off 150th anniversary celebrationJun 20, 2016 11:00 pm - St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church will commemorate the beginning of its 150th year as a parish Thursday, June 23, opening a yearlong celebration that will culmi...