Religion

Mormons post questions asked during youth interviews

On March 30, 2018, about 1,000 Mormons and former Mormons march to the church’s headquarters in Salt Lake City, to…

June 20, 2018

Religion

The surprising history of the song ‘God Bless America’

Written by an immigrant, song was rejected at first, then embraced by differing causes

June 16, 2018

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Born to be mild: Mormon motorcycle club holds Utah rally

The Temple Riders are celebrated the club’s 30th anniversary with the “Color Country ‘n’ Spires” rally, The Spectrum reported .…

June 15, 2018

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U.S. returns 1493 Christopher Columbus letter to Vatican

Prefect of the Vatican Library Bishop Cesare Pasini leafs through an authentic 15th Century copy of a letter written by…

June 14, 2018

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Baptist church’s ‘Catholic’ Jesus statue to find new home

A statue of Jesus and reliefs are seen at Red Bank Baptist Church in Lexington, S.C. The church wants to…

June 13, 2018

Religion

Tiny ancient Quran on display in Israel for Ramadan

The 16 texts, all from the 10th through 18th centuries, are shown in a small room, with an entrance decorated…

June 12, 2018

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Vatican seeks ‘courageous’ ideas to combat priest shortage

Pope Francis poses with a group of faithful as he leaves after his weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square…

June 11, 2018

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Marilyn Monroe statue near church draws some ire

Seward Johnson’s 26-foot “Forever Marilyn” sculpture was installed in Latham Park in Stamford, Conn., across from the entrance of the…

June 9, 2018

Religion

Baptist church offering video series

The series features messages by Jeremiah recorded live in cities in the United States. It takes viewers on a journey…

June 7, 2018

Religion

Bayfield church to offer Bible school

Events are open to children ages 4 and older. For more information, call 884-2189.

June 7, 2018

Religion

China steps up ‘training’ of Tibetan clergy, officials

A Tibet government website reported this week that 35 officials traveled to the eastern city of Suzhou last month for…

June 7, 2018

Religion

Pope nixes German plan to allow Communion for non-Catholics

The decision appeared in a letter from the Vatican’s doctrine office that was published by the L’Espresso blog and was…

June 6, 2018

Religion

Pope encourages mobster-plagued town to take law’s side

Francis celebrated an outdoor Mass on Sunday evening in Ostia, a seaside town. In his homily, he encouraged people to…

June 4, 2018

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Christians in Western Europe less tolerant of immigrants

polled residents in 15 countries about migrants, Muslims and Jews

June 2, 2018

Religion

Mormons grapple with race decades after ban on black leaders

Mormon church President Russell M. Nelson shakes hands with Derrick Johnson, president of the NAACP during a news conference, in…

June 1, 2018

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Never again: Pope denounces ‘culture of abuse, cover-up’

Pope Francis waves to faithful as he leaves at the end of the weekly general audience in St. Peter’s Square,…

May 31, 2018

Religion

China orders crackdown on large outdoor religious statues

The directive from the United Front Work Department viewed on its website Saturday appears targeted mainly at followers of Buddhism…

May 29, 2018

Religion

Amid conflict, Jews and Muslims in U.S. seek solidarity

Members of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom group listen to guide Joanne Bland, foreground, at the Brown Chapel during the…

May 26, 2018

Religion

Video series to start at Southern Baptist Church

The series shows messages recorded live in national cities. Jeremiah, an internationally-known pastor and evangelist, takes the viewer on a…

May 25, 2018

Religion

Prominent Baptist leader removed as head of Texas seminary

The Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary board of trustees said in a statement that 75-year-old Paige Patterson was dismissed following a…

May 24, 2018

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A look at the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan

People walk in the historic Sultanahmet district of Istanbul on May 16 on the first day of the fasting month…

May 23, 2018

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LGBT community cheers pope’s ‘God made you like this’ remark

Pope Francis asperges holy water as he celebrates a Pentecost mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, at the Vatican on Sunday.Gregorio…

May 21, 2018

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Community invited to pray for La Plata County

Associated Press file The event is open to all followers of Jesus. Those who attend will gather for prayer, worship…

May 20, 2018

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Diverging values lead to Mormon retreat from Boy Scouts

But as the calendar flipped to the 21st century, the longtime partners originally drawn to each other by shared values…

May 19, 2018

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After biggest gaffe, pope demands accountability for sex abuse

Pope Francis, center, poses for a picture with Chilean Bishops during a meeting at the Vatican. The Bishops announced Friday…

May 18, 2018

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More Chilean sex abuse victims speak up during pope summit

Juan Barros, Bishop of Osornos, smiles as he leaves the altar at the end of a Mass celebrated by Pope…

May 16, 2018

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Young Mormons drive faith’s gradual acceptance of gay marriage

Mark Lindsay, left, and Tom Kerns kiss after mailing a resignation letter as Mormons gather for a mass resignation from…

May 12, 2018

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Birthright Israel marks 18 years of trips for young Jews

More than 600,000 young people have taken free Birthright trips to Israel since the program was founded 18 years ago.…

May 9, 2018

Religion

Swiss Guards: World’s oldest standing army gets new headgear

New Vatican Swiss Guards adjust their helmets prior to a swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican. The world’s oldest standing army…

May 7, 2018

Religion

How does Congress have chaplains without violating the separation of church and state?

The Rev. Patrick Conroy, chaplain of the House of Representatives, has won his job back just hours after sending a…

May 5, 2018