Religion

What you need to know about pope’s Mexico trip

Pope Francis wears a traditional Mexican sombrero given to him by a Mexican journalist while flying from Rome to Havana,…

Revitalized El Paso ready to show off for papal tourists

A Chicano mural brightens the Segundo Barrio of El Paso, Texas. No longer the desolate space it was a few…

Lent begins

Japan may change temple map icon to avoid Nazi confusion

icon can be confused with Nazi swastika

Historic step: Pope, Russia patriarch to meet in Cuba

In this photo combination, Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill, right, serves the Christmas Mass in the Christ the Savior Cathedral in…

Key witness reveals how polygamists operated

‘Burner’ phones used to speak with fugitive polygamous leader

Religion Briefs

St. Columba Parish in Durango invites Catholics to come back to the church through its Landings program. During several sessions,…

Durango Dharma Center expands

in Durango raises $1 million to purchase new home

New laws could protect gay marriage foes

lawmakers seek exemptions for religious beliefs

In shattered Ramadi, a test of Iraqi unity

‘totally destroyed’ from years of war

U.S., Mexico cities prepare for pope

Francis will visit Juarez in February

Religion Briefs

St. Columba Parish invites the community to join in a Rosary Day for Life from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

Orthodox faithful mark Christmas with services, celebrations

A Russian Orthodox believer lights a candle Thursday before the Christmas Mass at the Archangel Michael Cathedral, the only Orthodox…

Religion Briefs

St. Columba Parish invites the community to join in a Rosary Day for Life from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.…

Trial expected to expose polygamous towns’ inner workings

Government to prosecute civil rights case

Americans do not apply religious freedom equally

Christians receive greatest priority, Muslims lowest

Religion Briefs

First United Methodist Church, 2917 Aspen Drive, will begin a new sermon series called “Half-Truths” on Jan. 9 and 10.…

Anti-Muslim rhetoric alarms, unites religious leaders

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump’s recent declaration that he would ban Muslims from entering the country served as a tipping…

TV series move religion beyond stereotypes

Storylines take faith seriously, realistically

Religion Brief

St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. The parish offers a program called “Landings” as a way…

La Plata County churches to offer Christmas Eve services

Services marked with an asterisk indicate that child care will be provided. Durango All Saints Anglican Church, Fort Lewis College…

Religion Briefs

St. Columba Parish invites Catholics to return to the church. The parish offers a program called “Landings” as a way…

La Plata County churches to hold Christmas services

Christmas Day Mass is held at St. Columba Catholic Church.Durango Herald file photo Services marked with an asterisk indicate that…

Jehovah’s Witnesses sale could generate $1 billion

Religious group selling property in New York City

Scheduling a service for Christmas Eve?

Lori Elworthy plays with her grandson, Shane Elworthy, who was 2½ at the time, while people sing Christmas carols at…

Festival of lights

Menorahs of all shapes and sizes are lit by those attending a Hanukkah service at the Temple Beit Torah on…

Vatican to see millions of pilgrims during Holy Year of Mercy

Francis stood in prayer on the threshold of the basilica’s Holy Door then walked through it, the first of an…

Muslim women debate safety of hijab

Faithful weigh duty vs. risks of wearing head-coverings

Woman shooter is a mystery

Tashfeen Malik, along with her husband, slaughtered 14 in Calif.

In the South, churches’ influence wanes

Bible-thumping loses its punch as society’s priorities shift