Religion
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Wheaton College calls for repentance over KKK parodyMar 06, 2015 12:00 am - An attempt to satirize the Ku Klux Klan at Wheaton College last Saturday triggered outrage and a call for forgiveness for the third time in recent days at the Christian ...
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Sometimes things happen because of divine coincidenceMar 03, 2015 10:00 pm - "This miraculous sign will occur tomorrow." Exodus 8:30 (NIV) God's hand is at work in everything we do. So why do we chalk things up to coincidence? Are they coincid...
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Chicago's retired Cardinal George admitted to hospitalMar 03, 2015 12:00 am - Chicago's retired Cardinal Francis George has been admitted to the hospital for evaluation after he stopped treatment for kidney cancer more than a month ago. The Archdi...
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Seminar explores origins of Jesus:Mar 03, 2015 12:00 am - Faith Lutheran Church in Lake Forest is sponsoring an opportunity for non-Christians and Christians to answer the question: "Did the Jesus of the Bible really exist?" Th...
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Newly named San Diego bishop calls for immigration reformMar 02, 2015 10:00 pm - SAN DIEGO (AP) - A history scholar selected by Pope Francis to be the new Roman Catholic bishop of San Diego said Tuesday that he will be a "friend" to the Latino commun...
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Pope prays with thousands for kidnap victims in Syria, IraqFeb 28, 2015 10:00 pm - VATICAN CITY (AP) - Pope Francis has led tens of thousands of people in prayer in St. Peter's Square for Christians and others who have been kidnapped or are victims of ...
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Brazil arrests U.S. sect leaderFeb 28, 2015 12:00 am - RIO DE JANEIRO - Brazilian authorities said Saturday they arrested a self-professed minister put on a U.S. most-wanted list for allegedly molesting two girls in a "Maid...
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Vatican denounces leaks of documents on finance reformsFeb 26, 2015 10:00 pm - VATICAN CITY (AP) - The Vatican spokesman on Friday condemned as "unworthy and petty" the leaks of documents detailing power struggles inside the Holy See and the expend...
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Vatican whodunit: What happened to books on marriage?Feb 26, 2015 10:00 pm - VATICAN CITY (AP) - A whodunit is making the rounds at the Vatican. The publisher of a book on traditional Catholic marriage is crying foul, saying someone apparently sw...
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Former Lake County YMCA in Waukegan to reopen Sunday as Church of JoyFeb 26, 2015 4:30 am - The building that housed the Lake County YMCA until financial troubles forced it to close in 2012 is set to reopen as a house of worship. The Church of Joy will celebrat...