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Evolving Faith: Meaning, Ethics, and Ideas Presented Live

Listen in as Interfaith Youth Core founder Eboo Patel sits down for a conversation with Krista Tippett, the host of public radio's Speaking of Faith.
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Victims' Advocates Criticize Priest Sex Abuse Study

SNAP questions why the study doesn't focus on why priests who abuse children are allowed to stay in churches.

Posted on 11.18.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Lutheran Church Faces Staff and Program Cuts

Church council expected to vote on whether to approve budget cuts.

Posted on 11.14.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Clergy, Community Fear Important Ritual is Losing its Religion

Parents and church leaders are working to make sure a Latina's 15th birthday keeps its cultural and religious meaning.

Posted on 11.11.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
West Side Pastors Emerge as Political Force

The Leaders Network is tackling tough issues. It’s taking shots at Mayor Richard Daley’s administration. And it’s trying to propel one of its own into the nation’s Congress.

Posted on 10.12.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Chicago Program Helps Iraqis Save Their Cultural Heritage

Flaking paint on mummies, basket weaving, radar, part of the project.

Posted on 9.18.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Closing of Catholic Girls School Symbolic of Shrinking Nun Population

The number of nuns has dropped by two-thirds since the 1960s, and that's making it more expensive to staff Catholic schools.

Posted on 8.31.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Critics: Catholic Charities Fails Latinos

The Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago says its ranks now include almost a million Latinos. Many are poor. Many have roots in Mexico. And some lack documents to be living in the United States. The archdiocese’s human-service arm, Catholic Charities, says it does all it can for the Latino population. But WBEZ has obtained some Catholic Charities documents that raise doubts.

Posted on 8.24.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Ramadan Fast Lasts Longer

The lunar calendar shifts the holy month into the summer this year.

Posted on 8.22.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Israeli, Palestinian Teens Try to Find Common Ground on North Shore

A Glenview program hopes to eventually help Israelis and Palestinians co-exist by reaching out to teens.

Posted on 8.18.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Preserving the Culture and Faith with Butter

A church that's home to some famous Armenian pastries hopes to pass on tradition.

Posted on 8.10.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Holy Name Reopens for Weekend Masses

Historic cathedral still undergoing renovations.

Posted on 7.29.2009 by Lynette Kalsnes
Possible Heir to City Council Seat Worries Gays

Former Chicago Ald. Billy Ocasio wants his pastor to replace him.

Posted on 6.1.2009 by Chip Mitchell
Obama Calls for Understanding in Notre Dame Commencement Address

Obama calls for understanding on both sides of the abortion debate.

Posted on 5.17.2009 by Michael Puente
Notre Dame Students Bracing for Obama Visit

Notre Dame is set to welcome President Obama, but not all are happy with the decision.

Posted on 5.15.2009 by Michael Puente
A Holocaust Survivor Hands Off Her Story

As Holocaust survivors fade away, a group of young people are taking responsibility for individuals' stories.

Posted on 4.16.2009 by Gabriel Spitzer
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