Religion
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Pope urges end to Syria bloodshed, peace worldwideDec 24, 2011 11:00 pm - VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI called for an end to the bloodshed in Syria and the resumption of Israeli-Palestinian peace talks in his Christmas message Sunday, an ap...
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Hundreds pack Bethlehem church for Christmas MassDec 24, 2011 11:00 pm - BETHLEHEM, West Bank — Hundreds of Christian faithful, defying lashing rains and wind, celebrated Christmas Mass at Jesus’ traditional birthplace on Sunday, spirits high...
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North Chicago church makes day merry for Navy recruitsDec 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Mount Sinai Baptist hosts dinner and activities
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Nun famous for kissing Elvis prays for miracleDec 23, 2011 10:00 pm - BETHLEHEM, Conn. - In the little town of Bethlehem, a cloistered nun whose luminous blue eyes entranced Elvis Presley in his first on-screen movie kiss is praying for a ...
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Chicago cardinal compares gay rights groups to KKKDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - Chicago Cardinal Francis George is drawing criticism after comparing the gay rights movement to the Ku Klux Klan. George was asked during an interview on WFLD-TV what he...
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Buffalo Grove basketball tournament promotes organ donationDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - A sixth grade basketball tournament celebrating the life of a former St. Mary student and raising awareness of the importance of organ donation is turning 20 this year. ...
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Willow Creek services months in the makingDec 21, 2011 11:00 pm - While approximately 80,000 members and annual guests of Willow Creek Community Church have been anticipating this year's Christmas services for the past several weeks, t...
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Chicago Pride organizers agree to move parade timeDec 20, 2011 11:00 pm - Organizers with Chicago’s annual gay pride parade have agreed to a later start time after one of Chicago’s oldest Roman Catholic churches objected to a newly proposed ro...
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Palatine church parishioners get money, use it to help othersDec 20, 2011 11:00 pm - Now more than ever, a family’s need to pay the bills may override its desire to help others during the holiday season. So it came as an especially welcome surprise last ...
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Kids put own spin on Christmas pageantDec 20, 2011 11:00 pm - It was the miracle of miracles. Baby Jesus was born in Bethlehem. Unfortunately, at the time, Mary and Joseph weren't there for the blessed event. They were still riding...