Religion Chicago

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st. mary of angels 1 of 3 polish cathedrals located in neighborhood of bucktown.


71% of chicagoans identify christians, 7% identity other faiths, , 22% have no religious affiliation. chicago has many jews, muslims, buddhists, hindus, , others. chicago headquarters of several religious denominations, including evangelical covenant church , evangelical lutheran church in america. seat of several dioceses. fourth presbyterian church 1 of largest presbyterian congregations in united states based on memberships.


the first 2 parliament of world s religions in 1893 , 1993 held in chicago. many international religious leaders have visited chicago, including mother teresa, dalai lama, , pope john paul ii in 1979.








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