Religion
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Pope gives Venezuela reason to celebrate by canonizing its beloved 'doctor of the poor' as 1st saintOct 19, 2025 4:32 pm - VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Leo XIV canonized Venezuela’s beloved “doctor of the poor” Sunday before tens of thousands of people, offering the South American nation its firs...
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Traditionalists push Pope Leo to resurrect the Latin MassOct 19, 2025 4:20 pm - ROME - Inside the frescoed nave of a church near the Colosseum, women in black veils and clean-cut young men listened in reverent silence to a largely forbidden rite: a R...
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Learn about Diwali, the Festival of Lights
Oct 19, 2025 12:34 pm - Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India — and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths by more than a billion people in the world’s mo...
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Community mobilizes to fight hunger amid cuts to food assistance with Elgin Area CROP Hunger WalkOct 15, 2025 2:24 pm - The Elgin Area CROP Hunger Walk aims to raise funds for local food pantries and global humanitarian aid programs, with a goal of $40,000 and 150 walkers.
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Tri-Cities churches hosting program with ACLU lawyer on immigration lawsOct 15, 2025 2:11 pm - On Friday, Oct. 24, three Tri-Cities churches are hosting a special presentation by American Civil Liberties Union attorney Rebecca Glenberg on immigrants’ rights and the role of law enforcement.
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Geneva UMC’s fall rummage sale begins Oct. 23Oct 15, 2025 1:44 pm - The United Methodist Church of Geneva is hosting its popular Fall rummage sale from Oct. 23-25, featuring gently used household items, furniture, clothes, books, games, and children's items.
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Exploring faith through saints at Aurora’s Wesley UMCOct 15, 2025 1:31 pm - On Sunday, Oct. 18, the Rev Tammy Scott continues her sermon series "Exploring Stewardship with the Saints" at Wesley United Methodist Church, focusing on "Francis of Assisi: The Way of Poverty."
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Aurora church to install pastor, deacon Oct. 18Oct 15, 2025 1:14 pm - St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Aurora will hold a joint installation of Pastor Krista Zimmerman and Deacon David Webb on Saturday, Oct. 18.
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It’s the season to overcome fearOct 15, 2025 1:05 pm - Annettee Budzban says that the Halloween season can be about overcoming fear.
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Time in a Bottle: Capturing life’s precious moments before they slip awayOct 15, 2025 11:24 am - The Rev. Greg Asimakoupoulos emphasizes the importance of cherishing each day and not taking time for granted, as taught by the Hebrew prophet Moses in Psalm 90.