Religion
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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...
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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