Religion
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Tips for consoling those who are grievingApr 07, 2015 11:00 pm - "Sympathize with him and comfort him." Job 2:11 (NIV) The past few years, three of my friends have become widowed. I've tried to offer love and understanding to them in ...
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Easter celebrations across the worldApr 05, 2015 1:00 am - • Thousands of pilgrims celebrate in the Holy Land Christians in the Holy Land commemorate the day followers believe Jesus was resurrected in Jerusalem 2,000 years ago....
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Pope Francis lauds Iran nuclear dealApr 05, 2015 1:00 am - Pope Francis wants to give peace a chance. Delivering his Easter message from St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican Sunday, the pope gave his backing to the nuclear deal ...
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Mormon leaders at conference outline support for marriage for man-womanApr 04, 2015 1:00 am - SALT LAKE CITY - Mormon leaders once again used their biannual conference Saturday to outline the faith's commitment to the belief that marriage is an institution exclus...
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5 unusual ways Europeans observe EasterApr 04, 2015 1:00 am - This weekend Christians around the world celebrate Easter and their belief in the resurrection of Jesus. In the Philippines, intense Catholic passion plays enacted there...
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Wauconda church blesses Easter baskets in Polish, English ceremoniesApr 04, 2015 1:00 am - In her Sunday best, with white flowers in each pigtail, Carmen Korsak plopped down with her Easter basket in her lap and tore off the lace cover. Her mom, Magda, slightl...
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$840,000 raised for Indiana pizzeria that backed religious lawApr 04, 2015 1:00 am - WALKERTON, Ind. — A crowdfunding campaign for an Indiana pizzeria that came under fire after its owners said their religious beliefs wouldn't allow them to cater a gay w...
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Pope presides over Easter Vigil service, denounces slaughter of ChristiansApr 04, 2015 1:00 am - VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis presided over the solemn Easter Vigil service Saturday night amid mounting Vatican concern for modern-day Christian martyrs whose deaths have...
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Worshippers pack Catholic church in Mundelein for Via CrucisApr 03, 2015 1:00 am - Hours upon hours of practice were on display for a Spanish-language drama that marked Good Friday at Santa Maria del Popolo Catholic Church in Mundelein. Common througho...
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Good Friday drama plays out in Palatine, Arlington Hts.Apr 03, 2015 1:00 am - Martha Soto finished her first performance as Mary, Jesus's mother, emotionally drained and in tears. But the Des Plaines woman was pleased to have been a part of the an...