Religion

Investigation into weeping Virgin Mary statue continues in New Mexico

The sculpture, which stands in the Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, has been attracting attention worldwide since visitors first…

July 20, 2018

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Vatican-OK’d journal strikes out again at U.S. evangelicals

Two of Pope Francis’ top communications advisers – an Italian Jesuit and an Argentine Protestant – penned The Prosperity Gospel:…

July 18, 2018

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Woman, kids seeking asylum take sanctuary in Utah church

But Chavez never allows Yaretzi, 6, or Issabella, 1, to play there. They never step foot outside the church. [iimage:2,mugshot]Chavez,…

July 14, 2018

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A Holocaust museum in Brooklyn focuses on faith, survival

The three-year-old Amud Aish Memorial Museum, located far from the tourist crowds at near the very edge of the borough,…

July 11, 2018

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Pope denounces ‘murderous indifference’ by powers in Mideast

Pope Francis, center, flanked by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I, left, and Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the…

July 9, 2018

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Evangelical leaders downplay potential Roe v. Wade reversal

President Donald Trump gives a thumbs-up as Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. watches during commencement at the school in…

July 7, 2018

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Pope warns climate change turning Earth into desert, garbage

Pope Francis blesses the crowd as he recites the Angelus noon prayer from the window of his studio overlooking St.…

July 6, 2018

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Indianapolis church cages Holy Family in immigration protest

The statues were erected Tuesday morning outside Christ Church Cathedral on downtown Indianapolis’ Monument Circle and surrounded by the fencing.…

July 3, 2018

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Australian bishop sentenced to year’s detention for cover-up

Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson arrives for sentencing at Newcastle Local Court in Newcastle on July 3, 2018. Wilson, the most…

July 3, 2018

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How Catholic women fought against Vatican’s prohibition on contraceptives

Associated Press file While much attention is focused on the epic battle between theologians and the institutional church, which undoubtedly…

July 2, 2018

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New Mormon leaders bring diversity, new perspectives

The two newest members of a top Mormon governing panel, Ulisses Soares, left, and Gerrit W. Gong, made history by…

June 30, 2018

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Pope to 14 new cardinals: Defend the dignity of the poor

Pope Francis arrives for a consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Pope Francis…

June 29, 2018

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Pope and Macron meet at Vatican, discuss migration

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, hugs Pope Francis at the end of their private audience, at the Vatican, Tuesday, June…

June 27, 2018

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Amid immigration uncertainties, Latinos turn to a power higher than Trump

Recently at Botanica Boricua in Arlington, Va., customers have made a candle that bears the name “San Miguel” a bestseller.Theresa…

June 23, 2018

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Pope: Countries should take in as many refugees as they can

Pope Francis, flanked by Vatican spokesman Greg Burke, talks with journalists on board the flight to Rome as he returns…

June 21, 2018

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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

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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

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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

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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