Religion

St. Mark’s to honor St. Francis, bless animals

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church invites the community to a special outdoor worship led by Rev. Debbie Shaw at 10 a.m.…

September 30, 2016

Religion

In U.S., religion is a powerful economic engine

Faith-based enterprises are highly lucrative

September 30, 2016

Religion

Pine Valley Foursquare Church to celebrate 20 years

A worship service will be followed by a day of celebration, with video and slide show presentations, special music and…

September 30, 2016

Religion

Free concert at Christ the King

The performance will feature works by Bach, Mozart, Vaughan Williams and more. All are welcome to attend. For more information,…

September 30, 2016

Religion

3-D scan deciphers text in charred biblical scroll

Researchers find 2,000-year-old Book of Leviticus

September 23, 2016

Religion

Talking faith over beer to recruit a younger crowd

Relaxed setting helps attract millennials

September 16, 2016

Religion

Carter urges faith leaders to combat ‘resurgence of racism’

At a Baptist conference in Atlanta, former President Jimmy Carter called on faith leaders to lead change in their communities,…

September 15, 2016

Religion

There is no hijab emoji, so a 15-year-old student is trying to change that

A potential design for the proposed hijab emoji.Aphelandra Messer via Washington Post And that is something the 15-year-old high school…

September 15, 2016

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Retired pope offers final reflections on papacy, Francis

Pope Francis, right, greets Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI. In a new book, The Last Conversations, by Benedict and German journalist…

September 9, 2016

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Durango Dharma Center offers mindfulness meditation course

Durango Herald file photo The course will include teachings, discussions, guided meditation and homework. New and experienced meditators are welcome.…

September 9, 2016

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Presentations at St. Columba to address ‘Year of Mercy’

Durango Herald file photo Ames will discuss the “Year of Mercy” as a vessel for amazing grace, helping to understand…

September 9, 2016

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First United Methodist to explore power of words

Associated Press file photo The sermons will discuss the power of words in family life, at work, in the digital…

September 9, 2016

Religion

Christ the King to thank first responders to Sept. 11 attacks

Associated Press file photo First responders will be honored and thanked for their service on the 15th anniversary of the…

September 9, 2016

Religion

Mother Teresa: Saint despite spiritual ‘darkness’

to canonize famous nun Sunday

September 2, 2016

Religion

Pope calls for new work of mercy: Care for environment

Pope Francis attends a vesper prayer Thursday in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican. This year, the Sept. 1 day…

September 1, 2016

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Religion shapes attitudes toward human enhancement technologies

Greater religious commitment equals great wariness of biomedical technologies

August 26, 2016

Religion

U.S. gets its first Hindu stamp

A new postage stamp recognizes the Hindu holiday of Diwali. The Postal Service will start issuing the stamp Oct. 5.Courtesy…

August 25, 2016

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In some countries, deviating from religious norms can be deadly

Religious freedom report singles out specific countries

August 19, 2016

Religion

Under heavy security, Catholic pilgrims visit Lourdes shrine

French soldiers patrol in the site of the sanctuary in Lourdes, southwestern France on Sunday. Security measures for Lourdes’ biggest…

August 15, 2016

Religion

The many meanings of Rio’s massive Christ statue

The meaning of the 125-foot Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro varies to Brazilians. One of its creators…

August 14, 2016

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New Mexico village to celebrate rebirth of church

All-volunteer crew revives ‘cornerstone of our community’

August 12, 2016

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Professor tracks Bible verses in newspapers

Professor shows how Christianity used to support politicians, war, manifest destiny

August 5, 2016

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During visit to Auschwitz, pope meets survivors, rescuers

largely silent visit, Francis meets survivors, rescuers

July 29, 2016

Religion

Pope celebrates Poland’s deep Catholic roots

The Argentine pontiff, who had never set foot in Eastern Europe before this week’s five-day pilgrimage to Poland, gazed in…

July 28, 2016