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Mormons tell story of early polygamy
exhibit, church takes another step toward transparency
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Serra statue defaced days after canonization
With thousands in attendance, Francis tried to set aside controversy over Serra’s treatment of Native Americans to instead focus on the 18th century Franciscan friar’s role in spreading the Gospel…
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Vatican: Pope’s Davis meeting not show of support
After days of confusion, the Vatican issued a statement Friday with its version of Francis’ Sept. 24 encounter with Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who was jailed for refusing to…
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The Rev. Edward W. Fowler will lead a study called “Fear, Faith and Freedom: A Study in the Life of Joseph for Post-Christian America,” beginning Sunday at All Saints Anglican…
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Unitarians break through
The flaming chalice at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango is featured on the cover of the Fall 2015 edition of UU World, which has an extensive article on how…
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Pope visits UN, ground zero, school in NYC
Pope Francis greets the public Friday as he arrives at Our Lady Queen of Angels School in New York.Jason DeCrow/Associated Press A parade through Central Park and an evening Mass…
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Controversy swirls around missionary’s sainthood
18th century, Junipero Serra brought Catholicism to the West Coast
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From abortion to gay marriage: Where the pope stands
Pope Francis will visit Cuba and the United States from Saturday to Sept. 27.Gregorio Borgia/Associated Press Francis has launched an agenda of reform in the Vatican and in the global…
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Religion Briefs
SAN FRANCISCO – Pope Francis’ apology for the Roman Catholic Church’s crimes against indigenous peoples has not softened opposition among some California Native Americans to his decision to canonize 18th-century…
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Catholics who left church won’t return
examines attitudes about same-sex marriage, divorce, sin, more
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The First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will begin a new sermon series focusing on the story of Moses and the lessons his life teaches today: lessons on relationships,…
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Pope Francis says priests can absolve ‘sin of abortion’
Alessandra Tarantino/Associated Press<br><br>During the Holy Year of Mercy, Pope Francis will allow all rank-and-file priests to grant absolution to women who have had abortions. The Year of Mercy will run…
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From challenging outlaws to sainthood?
‘Fastest Nun in the West’ faces long, slow road to canonization
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Religion Briefs
The public is invited to celebrate the 100th birthday of American monk and writer Thomas Merton from 2 to 5 p.m. Sept. 12 at Inhabit, 1970 East Third Ave. The…
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The Mormon church will keep its affiliation with Boy Scouts
LDS church sponsors nearly 38,000 scout groups
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Religion Briefs
Congregation Har Shalom, 2357 County Road 203, will offer these programs: A Family Shabbat service with fifth-year rabbinical student, Eli Herb, will be held at 6 p.m. Friday. Shabbat services…
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Monks provide silent refuge in busy city
Prayer, meditation or simple relaxation near Harvard Square
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Religion Briefs
Tom Miller will discuss “Soul Matters: What Matters to You?” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango, 419 San Juan Drive. Miller is a retired counseling…
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OK to hug pope? Lawmakers want to know
Pope Francis will address the U.S. Senate and House during a three-day visit to Washington in September.Associated Press file photo Pope Francis will visit the nation’s Capitol on Sept. 24…
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Karlene Stange will discuss “Animas: the Spiritual Nature of Animals” at 10 a.m. Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 419 San Juan Drive. Participants will gain insight into the soul…
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Sacred Heart Church will hold its annual Vacation Bible School for children entering preschool through fifth grade from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday at the Sacred Heart…