Vatican blasts gender-affirming surgery, surrogacy and gender theory
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The Vatican on Monday declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as grave violations of human dignity, putting them on par with abortion and euthanasia as practices that it said reject God?s plan for human life.

Chicago commemorates Good Friday with 'Stations of the Cross' re-enactment
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Easter is this Sunday, but Friday marked a somber holiday for Christians. Some parishes in Little Village commemorated Good Friday with an emotional re-enactment of Jesus being led to his crucifixion.

Here's what's open and closed on Good Friday 2024

Good Friday, a Christian holiday observed on the Friday before Easter, is a day to commemorate the crucifixion of Jesus. Here’s what’s likely to be open and closed.

Chicago church hosts Easter meal giveaway to combat hunger
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A Chicago church is looking to help community members enjoy a free meal this Easter, holding a giveaway this Saturday to make sure no one goes hungry.

Trump is selling Bibles for $59.99 ahead of Easter

Former President Donald Trump is hawking Bibles as he runs to return to the White House.

Palm Sunday celebrations held in Chicago and in Jerusalem
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Christians around the world gathered to celebrate Palm Sunday, including those at Holy Name Cathedral in River North.

Man bursts into Chicago mosque, makes offensive statements and shatters door
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An intruder burst into a Loop mosque and blurted offensive statements to congregants during nightly prayers Sunday, police and shaken mosque leaders said.

Donors save 100-year-old Catholic school in Cicero from closure

St. Frances of Rome School in Cicero has been saved from closure this summer after donors came forward to keep the school open.

Commuters participate in Ash Wednesday at Union Station

For many Catholics, their commute was interrupted by a re-direct toward their spirituality this Ash Wednesday – here in the middle of Union Station.

Ash Wednesday on the go at Union Station
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If you can't get to church this Ash Wednesday, they're bringing church to you. Fox 32's Joanie Lum was live at Union Station this morning where she spoke with many commuters who participated in the religious holiday on their way to work.

Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday collide: When love meets Lent

Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day fall on the same day this year – a day of indulgence meeting a day of abstaining.