Religion
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Pope will make mark on US church through ChicagoJan 30, 2014 1:39 pm - When he turned 75, Cardinal Francis George did what the Roman Catholic Church expects of its bishops. He submitted his resignation so the pope could decide how much long...
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Now is a great time to start studying the BibleJan 29, 2014 12:34 pm - “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any two-edged sword, it penetrates even to the dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thought...
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Jimmy Carter writing book on women’s rightsJan 28, 2014 5:46 pm - NEW YORK — Jimmy Carter’s next book will be a defense of women’s rights and an attack against those who use religion to deny equality. Simon & Shuster announced Tuesday ...
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Carmel staffer to be honored:Jan 26, 2014 2:26 pm - A Carmel Catholic High School minister will receive a distinguished service award from the Archdiocese of Chicago’s office of Catholic schools, a news release stated. Ka...
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Clergy sex abuse survivors stress speaking upJan 25, 2014 10:00 pm - For nearly 40 years, Carmen Severino hid the fact that she was sexually abused by her family parish's priest between fifth grade and her senior year of high school. Scar...
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Pope: Women should play expanded role in ChurchJan 25, 2014 3:17 pm - VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Saturday lauded women for their sensitivity toward the society’s weak and “gifts” like intuition, insisting they take on greater responsib...
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Catholic Schools Week starts SundayJan 24, 2014 4:06 pm - Most Catholic elementary schools in Cook and Lake counties will host open houses on Sunday, Jan. 26, for prospective families exploring admissions for next fall as part ...
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British Museum: Prototype for Noah’s Ark was roundJan 24, 2014 1:57 pm - LONDON — It was a vast boat that saved two of each animal and a handful of humans from a catastrophic flood. But forget all those images of a long vessel with a pointy ...
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Catholic schools holding open houses SundayJan 24, 2014 12:24 pm - Most Catholic elementary schools in Cook and Lake counties will host open houses on Sunday, Jan. 26, for prospective families exploring admissions for next fall as part ...
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St. Viator names two Distinguished AlumniJan 24, 2014 8:00 am - St. Viator High School will introduce two graduates as its latest Distinguished Alumni at a Mass 5 p.m. Sunday to mark the start of Catholic Schools Week in the Chicago ...