Pope Francis will clock 20,390 miles by air during his Sept. 2-13 visit to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore, far surpassing any of his previous 44 foreign trips and notching one of the longest papal trips ever.
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Palestinian and Jewish runners jog together during DNC to push for cease-fire, hostage release: ‘We believe enough is enough’
Before starting a four-mile run, about a dozen joggers warmed up at Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park Tuesday morning. Some stretched, while others handed out gray t-shirts to newcomers. On the front, in a white, simple font, was the message “Ceasefire Now. Hostage/Prisoner Release.” And on the back — “All for All.” “This war hasn’t offered more security to the Israelis or freedom to the Palestinians. We believe enough is enough,” said organizer Anan Abu-Taleb. The morning runs during this week’s Democratic National Convention are the brainchild of Abu-Taleb, the former mayor of Oak Park who was born in Gaza, […]
Religion roundup: Greek Fest, bingo, Polish food and more in the works
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St. Julie Billiart in Tinley Park to honor longtime priest who leads Mass for the deaf
The Rev. Joe Mulcrone travels monthly to St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church in Tinley Park to lead Mass for the hearing impaired.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church has new church bells blessed at special mass and dedication
It was 70 degrees and sunny for a blue sky dedication and blessing of the clock tower and new church bells on Aug. 11 at (OLPH) Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Glenview (1775 Grove St.).
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Downers Grove church holds outdoor service less than a week after being ravaged by fire
Downers Grove’s Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church is still determining where it will hold future services and prekindergarten through eighth grade classes. The fire damage was severe and it will take months to rebuild the church.
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