Religion
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Pope to OK use of indigenous languages for Mass in Mexico
Feb 05, 2016 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis will issue a decree authorizing the use of indigenous languages in Mass celebrations when he travels to Mexico next week, one of the sym...
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North Central's Gospel Extravaganza aims to be a joyful celebration of Black History MonthFeb 04, 2016 12:00 am - At North Central College in Naperville, Black History Month begins with energy. The college will present its 28th annual Gospel Extravaganza Saturday, Feb. 6, featuring ...
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Arlington Heights leaders gather to celebrate faithFeb 04, 2016 12:00 am - Community, business and political leaders gathered Thursday morning in Arlington Heights for the 29th annual Mayor's Community Prayer Breakfast. The event - an offshoot ...
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Rev. Timothy Bayer to be installed at St. Mark's LutheranFeb 03, 2016 10:00 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church joyfully announces the installation of the Rev. Timothy Bayer as senior pastor at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7. The local community, members and L...
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Geneva church volunteers package over 40 tons of food for local familiesFeb 03, 2016 10:00 pm - Volunteers from the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva aided the Northern Illinois Food Bank by processing over 40 tons of food and hygiene necessities in 2015. Ch...
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Aurora Methodists volunteer at relief centerFeb 02, 2016 10:00 pm - Eight Aurora Methodists volunteered at the United Methodist Midwest Mission Distribution Center near Springfield Jan. 27-30. During the sixth annual project, volunteers ...
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Simple love note worth more than diamondsFeb 02, 2016 10:00 pm - "I give you a new commandment: that you love one another." - John 13:34 (AMP) It's getting close to Valentine's Day. The stores are overflowing with gifts and mementos ...
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Pope extends new olive branch to China in bid to mend ties
Feb 02, 2016 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis has expressed his great admiration for China and declined to criticize its longtime one-child policy in a bid to heal decades of estrang...
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Vatican disputes pope film claim, says pontiff not an actor
Feb 02, 2016 6:00 am - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican is disputing a U.S. film studio's claim that the pope is making his movie debut, saying no scenes were shot for the venture and that the ...
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Alleged phony priest arrested for pope-trip swindle
Feb 02, 2016 6:00 am - LOS ANGELES (AP) - A man who allegedly posed as a priest and officiated at Masses, funerals, confessions, and at least one marriage was arrested Tuesday on suspicion of ...