Religion
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Episcopal leader: Church will not reverse gay marriage stand
Jan 15, 2016 6:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said Friday the U.S. Episcopal Church will not roll back its acceptance of gay marriage despite sanctions imposed this wee...
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Concert at First Presbyterian in Arlington Heights to honor MLKJan 15, 2016 12:00 am - First Presbyterian Church of Arlington Heights will present the Northwestern Community Ensemble from Northwestern University in a free concert to honor the life and lega...
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French Jews ask: Is wearing your faith a risk, or a right?
Jan 14, 2016 6:00 am - PARIS (AP) - Religious Jews in Marseille are facing a wrenching choice: Whether to wear the skullcap that proclaims their religion or tuck it away in hopes of staying sa...
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Supporters learn more of effort to save St. Alphonsus SchoolJan 14, 2016 12:00 am - Supporters of St. Alphonsus Liguori School in Prospect Heights got an update and clarifications Thursday night on efforts to prevent its closing in June by raising funds...
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Prayer for Christian Unity Week includes Mount Prospect eventJan 14, 2016 12:00 am - Catholics are joining with other Christian denominations in ecumenical celebrations during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, begun in 1908, with event locations in...
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Willow Creek plans major expansion into Crystal LakeJan 12, 2016 12:00 am - South Barrington-based Willow Creek Community Church is planning a major expansion of its presence in the far Northwest suburbs with a multiuse facility that will featur...
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Holy Cross School celebrates National Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 31-Feb. 6Jan 11, 2016 10:00 pm - An annual event since 1974, the nation's Catholic schools have spent one week in the early part of the each year recognizing what makes Catholic education special. The 2...
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In hard times, keep trust in GodJan 11, 2016 10:00 pm - "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Has there been so...
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Anglican leader hopes meeting can avoid homosexuality split
Jan 11, 2016 6:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said Monday he hoped this week's meeting of world Anglican leaders could avoid a split over homosexuality in the worl...
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Pope: Europe must find balance between security and refugees
Jan 11, 2016 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis insisted Monday that Europe has the means to welcome refugees without compromising its security or culture, saying the continent bears t...