CHICAGO CITY COUNCIL HONORS THE PARLIAMENT OF THE WORLD'S RELIGIONS FOR HISTORIC CHICAGO VISIT
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CHICAGO, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago City Council today recognized a historic event coming to the city, approving a resolution declaring August 'Parliament of the World's Religions' Month. The Parliament is the largest global interfaith gathering in the world. More than 6,000 people from virtually every faith in the world are expected at McCormick Place August 14-18, 2023.
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- -- Largest global interfaith gathering held in Chicago Aug. 14-18 --
CHICAGO, July 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago City Council today recognized a historic event coming to the city, approving a resolution declaring August 'Parliament of the World's Religions' Month. - More than 6,000 people from virtually every faith in the world are expected at McCormick Place August 14-18, 2023.
- Cardinal Blase Cupich of the Archdiocese of Chicago joined faith leaders from around the country at a private meeting with Mayor Johnson, the keynote speaker opening the Parliament.
- "Chicago's faith community is strong and vibrant, embodying the soul of our city and supporting its people and neighborhoods," Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said.