Religion

Local News

Buddhist monks come to Durango to create sand mandala, offer message of compassion

of spiritual events also helps raise money for new school in India

November 19, 2025

Associated Press

New museum in California offers immersive experience of the Shroud of Turin

Nora Creech, director of Othonia North America, points to a replica of the Shroud of Turin at a new interactive…

November 19, 2025

Religion

Israeli survivors of Kristallnacht mark 87th anniversary of Nazi riots amid rising antisemitism

Holocaust survivors Walter Bingham, 101, center, George Shefi, 94, right, and Paul Alexander, 87, talk as they pose for a…

November 16, 2025

Religion

Mamdani’s historic win as New York City’s mayor sparks excitement and hope among many US Muslims

Zohran Mamdani speaks after winning the mayoral election, Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) Many are…

November 9, 2025

Associated Press

Divided Jewish leaders react with warnings and hope as New York elects Zohran Mamdani as mayor

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speaks during a news conference in the Queens borough of New York, Wednesday, Nov.…

November 5, 2025

Religion

Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia becomes the world’s tallest church

The Sagrada Familia basilica, which became the world’s tallest church after a section of its central tower was lifted into…

November 2, 2025

Religion

Vatican will return dozens of artifacts to Indigenous groups in Canada as gesture of reconciliation

Pope Francis dons a headdress during a visit with Indigenous peoples at Maskwaci, the former Ermineskin Residential School, on Monday,…

October 26, 2025

Community

St. Mark’s to hold blessing of new window

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church will hold a blessing for its new stained-glass window on Nov. 2. (Courtesy) St. Mark’s Episcopal…

October 25, 2025

Associated Press

Pope meets with global group of clergy abuse survivors to talk zero tolerance

Evelyn Korkmaz, left, Gemma Hickey, center, and Matthias Katsch, with Ending Clergy Abuse, a global organization of abuse victims and…

October 20, 2025

Religion

Pope urges Italy to remain open to migrants during rite of passage visit to presidential palace

Pope Leo XIV is welcomed by Italian President Sergio Mattarella as he arrives at the Quirinale Presidential Palace in Rome…

October 19, 2025

Religion

Vatican names judges for trial of former Jesuit artist Rupnik accused of abuse by over 20 women

A mosaic by ex-Jesuit artist Marko Rupnik is seen on the main facade of the Church of Our Lady of…

October 19, 2025

Religion

El Paso bishop brings pope desperate letters from migrants in crosshairs of US crackdown

Bishop of El Pass Mark Joseph Seitz talks about the situation at the U.S. border with Mexico at the Vatican…

October 12, 2025

Religion

Pope Leo XIV to visit Turkey and Lebanon

next month will be first foreign excursion of his papacy

October 11, 2025

Local News

Cortez teacher posts ‘vile message’ in reaction to Charlie Kirk assassination, district says

New was named district’s Teacher of the Year for 2025

September 17, 2025

Sports

Touchdowns for Kenya: DHS’ Miller looks to score for more

Football star hopes to raise money for Kenyan school

September 7, 2025

Local News

Early child care business takes root with Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Durango

Minister, church members say partnership a model for more community action

July 31, 2025

Local News

Durango Vineyard Church purchases Nissan dealership after spending over a decade adrift

Property to be transformed into community space

July 25, 2025

New Mexico

‘Absolutely revolting’ church play depicting Navajo medicine man in hell sparks outrage

Nation Council issues letter to Gallup church

June 20, 2025

Nation & World

Robert Prevost, first pope from United States in history, takes name Leo XIV

A member of the Augustinian religious order, he spent his career ministering in Peru

May 8, 2025

Nation & World

Pope Francis was worried about greeting crowd in St. Peter’s Square

‘Do you think I can manage it?’ he asked, but was thankful he did, report says

April 22, 2025

Associated Press

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88

FILE – Pope Francis leaves at the end of his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, at the Vatican,…

April 21, 2025

AP New Mexico

Thousands of pilgrims trek through New Mexico desert to historic adobe church for Good Friday

generations, people have walked to reach El Santuario de Chimayó on the holy day

April 18, 2025

Religion

Holy Week service schedule

Thursday, April 17

April 9, 2025

Religion

Christmas service schedule

Christmas is a time for celebration. Where will you be celebrating the holiday this year. (AdobeStock) Christmas Eve, Dec. 24…

December 13, 2024

Gulliford's Travels

Cathedral in the Desert: Tucson’s San Xavier del Bac

Known as the Dove of the Desert, San Xavier del Bac near Tucson, Ariz., is the finest example of Mexican…

December 7, 2024

Religion

Learning about God from dogs

Brother Luke, an Orthodox Christian monk, holds his 10-week-old German shepherd Pyrena on the grounds of the New Skete monastery,…

October 24, 2024

Gallery

Photos: Hopes for the resurrection of Iglesia de San Antonio

Catholic church in southeast La Plata County needs funding for multiple repairs

September 22, 2024

Local News

Pastor, former boxer and exoneree visits Durango to share life story

Happenstance or hand of God? Darryl Burton speaks at The Good Fight Boxing Gym

September 16, 2024

Regional News

Should churches and others be held accountable for past sex abuse? Colorado voters may decide

Child sexual abuse survivor Randy Kady of Loveland speaks during a press conference at the Colorado State Capitol in support…

February 1, 2024

Gulliford's Travels

The Hermit Monk of New Mexico’s Organ Mountains

This group poses atop the summit of Hermits Peak near Las Vegas, N.M., in 1898. Across the Southwest and South…

December 10, 2023