Religion
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Geneva church to host peace marchers May 31May 22, 2016 11:00 pm - At 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva, 102 S. Second St., will host 20 peace marchers, who will present a program opposing mass incarce...
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Another possible benefit of going to church: A 33 percent chance of living longer
May 22, 2016 7:00 am - Religious services aren't just good for your soul — they might be good for your health. A new study, released last week in a journal published by the American Medical As...
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Sunglasses, wide-brim hats approved for Mormon missionaries
May 20, 2016 7:00 am - SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Mormon leaders are giving their young missionaries some help for those long walks beneath the blazing sun by granting them permission to wear sungl...
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New custodian of Holy Land vows to work for peace, dialogue
May 20, 2016 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Italian Franciscan priest named to head the Catholic Church's properties in the Holy Land says he is committed to building bridges, dialogue and ...
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Pope warns bishops to consult Rome on new religious orders
May 20, 2016 7:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis is warning bishops that they must consult with the Vatican before approving new would-be religious orders or risk having their decisions...
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Groundbreaking Sunday for St. Theresa expansion in PalatineMay 20, 2016 1:00 am - St. Theresa Parish in Palatine will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Sunday, May 22, for an expansion of its school and parish facilities, including the addition of a new ...
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Polish troops will help secure Pope Francis' youth meeting
May 19, 2016 7:00 am - WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Polish Army troops will help secure a meeting taking place in July between Pope Francis and thousands of youths from around the world in southern P...
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A lot can be done with just a littleMay 17, 2016 11:00 pm - "But a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, worth only a fraction of a penny." - Mark 12:42 (NIV) When the kids were growing up, I encountered a frustrati...
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Kane officials reach tax deal with religious center near ElburnMay 17, 2016 1:00 am - Some Elburn-area residents have envisioned a flood of children into local public schools, and higher taxes, if a nonprofit Hindu group is allowed to build new residentia...
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Pope stands by French cardinal facing abuse cover-up claims
May 16, 2016 7:00 am - PARIS (AP) - Pope Francis has voiced support for a French cardinal who has faced allegations of covering up cases of pedophile priests in his Lyon parish, saying he shou...