Religion and belief

Mormon no more: Tabernacle Choir renamed in big church shift

The Mormon Tabernacle Choir performs during the opening session of the two-day Mormon church conference in Salt Lake City. The…

October 5, 2018

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Pope opens youth meeting as sex abuse survivors stage sit-in

Bishops and Cardinals attend a Mass celebrated by Pope Francis for the opening of a synod, a meeting of bishops,…

October 3, 2018

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Sex abuse scandal: Pope seeks prayers to fight ‘devil’

Pope Francis delivers his message during his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. The former Vatican…

October 1, 2018

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Pope defrocks Chilean priest at center of abuse scandal

Fernando Karadima is escorted from a court, after testifying in a case that three of his victims brought against the…

October 1, 2018

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Catholic faithful demand change after sex abuse scandals

spirit of #MeToo, grassroots movements gain momentum

September 29, 2018

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Pope: Priestly abuse scandals driving Catholic faithful away

Pope Francis greets faithful as he arrives in Freedom Square to celebrate a Mass in Tallinn, Estonia, on Sept. 25,…

September 26, 2018

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India bans instant divorce by Muslim men

Indian Muslim women rest inside Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi, India. India’s government on Sept. 19, 2018, approved an…

September 25, 2018

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Mastery of time topic of free talk at library

David Hohle of Chicago will be the featured speaker and discuss how the distinctions between time and timelessness, age and…

September 23, 2018

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Marriott to put Bible, Book of Mormon in 300,000 rooms

Marriott International, which bought Starwood two years ago, has begun putting copies of the Bible and the Book of Mormon…

September 22, 2018

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First United Methodist Church to hold potluck

The Connect Team and Children & Family Ministry will provide burgers, hot dogs, condiments and drinks. Attendees are asked to…

September 21, 2018

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Pope’s popularity is plummeting in the U.S. after sexual abuse scandals

Pope Francis, speaks during the welcoming ceremony at The National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016.Susana…

September 20, 2018

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Report links half of Dutch cardinals and bishops to abuse

Pope Francis shows a crucifix during the Angelus noon prayer he delivers from the window of his studio overlooking St.…

September 17, 2018

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Dalai Lama meets alleged victims of abuse by Buddhist gurus

our alleged victims of sexual, physical and psychological abuse by Buddhist teachers, Chris, Cecile, One Bijlsma and Ricardo Mendes, from…

September 17, 2018

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Pope OKs probe into U.S. bishop as he meets with U.S. delegation

Pope Francis arrives in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican for his weekly general audience Sept. 12, 2018.Alessandra Tarantino/Associated Press…

September 13, 2018

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Pope summons bishops for February abuse prevention summit

Pope Francis leaves at the end of his general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on Sept. 12.Alessandra…

September 12, 2018

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Mormon man opposing youth interviews says ouster likely

Sam Young, center, speaks to a group of people during a march to church headquarters, in Salt Lake City. Young…

September 11, 2018

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Sanctions, sex abuse and silence: A primer on the pope saga

Pope Francis is caught in pensive mood during his weekly general audience at the Vatican. Francis’ papacy has been thrown…

September 10, 2018

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Civil rights legend James Meredith says he’s on a mission from God

Meredith confronting society’s ‘breakdown of moral character’

September 8, 2018

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Nebraska Catholic diocese rocked by old abuse allegations

Turkey vultures rest on the cross atop the Cathedral of The Risen Christ adjacent to the Catholic Chancery in Lincoln,…

September 7, 2018

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Woman suing over rape by Mormon leader speaks at his church

McKenna Denson speaks with reporters during a news conference in Salt Lake City. Denson, a woman who sued a former…

September 6, 2018

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Durango Dharma Center to teach mindfulness

Dharma Center meditation leader Bill Ball will teach participants the basics of mindfulness and meditation during the course, which will…

September 4, 2018

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Pope’s remedy to those seeking scandal: prayer and silence

Pope Francis recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican…

September 3, 2018

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Ukrainian city remembers Jews on Holocaust anniversary

City authorities presented the honored recipients with 75 glass keys – replicas of a metal key that once belonged to…

September 3, 2018

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Women’s Bible study groups start Sept. 13

Satellite groups will be held at: 6 p.m. Thursdays,, starting Sept. 13 at First United Methodist Church; 6:30 p.m. Thursday,…

September 1, 2018