Religion
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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...
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Wheaton College students protest to support professor put on leaveJan 11, 2016 12:00 am - Roughly 100 Wheaton College students filled the steps of Edman Memorial Chapel Monday to call on administrators to reconcile with political science professor Larycia Haw...
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Wheaton College criticized second professor for online commentsJan 11, 2016 12:00 am - A second Wheaton College professor says he came under fire from school leaders for a Facebook comment that indicated he was going to teach Muslim prayer. Psychology prof...
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Francis lays out case for mercy in 1st book as pope
Jan 10, 2016 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis lays out his case for emphasizing the merciful face of the Catholic Church in his first book as pontiff, saying God never tires of forgi...
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Huge Catholic parade held under heavy security in Manila
Jan 09, 2016 6:00 am - MANILA, Philippines (AP) - A massive crowd of Filipino Roman Catholic devotees jammed Manila's streets Saturday for an annual procession of a centuries-old statue of Jes...
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Meeting patients' spiritual, as well as physical needsJan 09, 2016 6:00 am - Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital team of chaplains supports all faiths
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More sex abuse allegations tied to Oak Brook ministryJan 09, 2016 12:00 am - Five women from across the country have joined an existing lawsuit against a DuPage-based conservative Christian ministry alleging decades of sexual misconduct by church...
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Lombard mosque invites neighbors to open houseJan 09, 2016 12:00 am - A Lombard mosque opened its doors Saturday for its first neighborhood open house, an event that organizers hoped would promote dialogue between Muslims and non-Muslims. ...
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St. Alphonsus working to keep Prospect Hts. school openJan 09, 2016 12:00 am - After talks with the Archdiocese of Chicago, St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic School officials have increased their fundraising goal in hopes of keeping its doors open for...