Faith

‘McJesus’ sculpture sparks outrage among Israel’s Christians

An artwork called “McJesus,” which was sculpted by Finnish artist Jani Leinonen and depicts a crucified Ronald McDonald, is seen…

January 15, 2019

Religion

McCarrick accuser cooperates with NYC prosecutors on abuse

Associated Press file<br><br>A lawyer says the key accuser in the sex abuse case against ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has met with…

January 14, 2019

Religion

14th-century mystic appeals to ‘spiritual but not religious’ Americans

A sculpture of Meister Eckhart in Germany. Seven centuries ago, Eckhart embraced meditation and what is now called mindfulness.Courtesy of…

January 12, 2019

Religion

Durango Dharma Center offers daylong retreat Feb. 16

Durango Herald file Beth Sternlieb, a visiting teacher from California, will discuss how to cultivate a felt sense of tranquility…

January 9, 2019

Regional News

Lawsuit: Mormon Church failed to keep child safe from abuse

Unlike similar lawsuits, the complaint filed Tuesday in tribal court doesn’t seek changes to the policies of The Church of…

January 9, 2019

Religion

Christians celebrate Epiphany across Europe

At the Vatican, Pope Francis marked the Epiphany feast day by urging people to follow the path of “humble love”…

January 8, 2019

Religion

Exorcisms reflect how Christians understand faith, world

Exorcism remains a common practice of Christians around the world. Over half of all Americans believe that demons can possess…

January 5, 2019

Music

Church bands help congregations connect

After a brief social time before services began, the church band took the stage to kick off the evening. Not…

January 3, 2019

Religion

Vatican spokesman, deputy resign amid crisis period for pope

Pope Francis greets Paloma Garcia Ovejero, right, and Greg Burke at the Vatican. The Vatican spokesman, Greg Burke, and his…

December 31, 2018

Religion

Priest on mission to commit good deeds across the U.S.

assigned missionaries to spread kindness, forgiveness, joy

December 29, 2018

Religion

Biblical city of Bethlehem boasts largest Christmas in years

Hundreds of locals and foreign visitors milled in Manger Square as bagpipe-playing Palestinian Scouts paraded past a giant Christmas tree.…

December 24, 2018

Religion

Pope: Forgo greed and gluttony of Christmas for simple love

A statue of baby Jesus is laid on an altar during the Christmas Eve Mass celebrated by Pope Francis in…

December 24, 2018

Religion

Christmas services in Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio

The Journal file Services marked with an asterisk indicate child care will be provided. ANIMAS VALLEY CHURCH: 7271 County Road…

December 23, 2018

Religion

Victims, accountability on agenda at pope’s sex abuse summit

Pope Francis waves to faithful during the Angelus noon prayer in St. Peter’s Square, at the Vatican.Gregorio Borgia/Associated Press Organizers…

December 19, 2018

Religion

Pope accepts resignation of LA bishop accused of misconduct

Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Monsignor Alexander Salazar, above, after allegations of misconduct with a minor in the…

December 19, 2018

Religion

New figures show fewer Mormons in Utah’s biggest county

Mormons account for 49 percent of the 1.1 million residents in Salt Lake County – the lowest percentage since at…

December 17, 2018

Religion

Can astronomy explain the biblical Star of Bethlehem?

People parade through the streets as part of celebrations of Three Kings Day in downtown Vilnius, Lithuania. Epiphany, the 12th…

December 15, 2018

Religion

Church renovation lifts Christmas spirit in Bethlehem

City officials hope the renovation at the traditional birthplace of Jesus will boost tourism and a weak economy in the…

December 11, 2018

Religion

Polygamous group lets go of sprawling Arizona worship center

A polygamous group known as the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or FLDS, is letting go…

December 10, 2018

Religion

The celebration of Hanukkah has evolved in America

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers watches the installation of a menorah outside the Tree of Life Synagogue before holding a celebration on…

December 8, 2018

Religion

St. Columba Middle School to perform ‘The Promised One’

The play incorporates modern-day choices teenagers make with a backdrop of the story of Christ. For more information about the…

December 2, 2018

Religion

Feeling guilty about drinking? Well, ask the saints

Monastic communities and similar religious orders possessed all of the qualities necessary for producing fine alcoholic beverages.Durango Herald file Alcohol…

November 30, 2018

Religion

200 years of ‘Silent Night’: Singers mark carol’s birthday

The performance of the carol by Austria’s Kroll Family Singers and ensembles from Trinity Church took place at the Alexander…

November 28, 2018

Religion

Global Catholic nuns urge reporting of sex abuse to police

A nun waits for the arrival of Pope Francis for his weekly general audience, in St. Peter’s Square at the…

November 26, 2018

Religion

Presence and role of chaplains expanding across U.S.

The Rev. Patrick Conroy, chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives, delivers an interfaith message on the steps of the…

November 25, 2018

Religion

Repatriated 6th-century mosaic to help reconstitute apse

Together the pieces will create a Swiss government-funded reproduction of an apse that adorned a 6th-century church in the island’s…

November 23, 2018

Religion

‘A case of misdirected adventure’: Tribesmen kill American missionary

In this October 2018 photo, American adventurer John Allen Chau, right, stands for a photograph with Founder of Ubuntu Football…

November 21, 2018

Religion

After synagogue shooting, fresh thoughts on giving thanks

Dan Iddings, owner of Classic Lines, a bookstore about a half-mile from Tree of Life Synagogue, works in his shop…

November 21, 2018

Religion

Pope decries that ‘wealthy few’ feast on what belongs to all

Pope Francis greets people as he arrives at a lunch, at the Vatican on Sunday. Pope Francis is offering several…

November 19, 2018

Religion

To combat drug crisis, spiritual first responders hit streets

Jamie Casey, right, speaks with Brian Peets at a homeless camp in New Bedford, Mass., on Aug. 10. “For 20…

November 18, 2018