Also, former U.S. House speaker Dennis Hastert to report to prison in June.
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Nuns raise hell at the Chicago International Film Festival
In Radical Grace, premiering at the fest, documentary filmmaker Rebecca Parrish profiles three nuns deeply involved in social justice work.
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Was knowledge of priestly sins ever used to muscle the church?
Why did the silence last so long?
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Faith, sin, and journalism’s high priests
On faith, sin, and journalism’s priesthood.
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Further thoughts on the “strident secularism” that troubles John Kass
Is “strident secularism” the reason why so many turn away from the church?
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Alinsky and Gingrich—separated at mirth? Alinsky’s son speaks
David Alinsky sees some of his father’s tactics in the right’s attacks on his father
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Oprah and friends host modest get-together
Now that we have a new mayor, we can focus on the important stuff, like Oprah’s magnificent send-off celebration at the United Center. Madonna, Tom Hanks, Tom Cruise, Beyonce, Michael Jordan, and more stopped by to give Oprah their best. (Tribune) Mayor Emanuel ordered $75 million cut from the budget yesterday, targeting “everything from city […]
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Transit Gloria
Chicago Transit Authority sets an example for the Catholic Church by firing a driver who’d admitted to child abuse.