Religion

Women have been the heart of the Christian right for decades

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs a bill May 15 that virtually outlaws abortion in the state. Ivey is representative of…

June 22, 2019

Catholic bishops approve new sex-abuse reporting hotline

Robert Deeley, left, Bishop of the Diocese of Portland, accompanied by Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and…

June 12, 2019

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Durango Dharma Center to host meditation class

Practicing meditation can bring a sense of calm into our lives, creating greater ease and less reactivity in the face…

June 12, 2019

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Southern Baptists endorse steps against sexual abuse

Largest Protestant denomination makes it easier to expel churches

June 11, 2019

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Sex abuse crisis the focus as U.S. Catholic bishops convene

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo presides over a Mass of Ordination on June 1 for seven candidates for the priesthood at the…

June 10, 2019

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Sex abuse crisis tops agenda as Southern Baptists convene

In 2018, rape survivor and abuse victim advocate Mary DeMuth speaks during a rally protesting the Southern Baptist Convention’s treatment…

June 10, 2019

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The history of China’s Muslims and what’s behind their persecution

A delegate in traditional Uighur dress listens to a speaker during a meeting with delegates from China’s Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous…

June 8, 2019

Religion

Ramadan in Mideast is for fasting and Facebook, data show

Residents spend 58 million more hours on social media platform during holy month

June 1, 2019

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China deploys Confucius in bid to boost religion controls

The ruling Communist Party’s United Work Front Department said in a news release issued Monday that the activity was designed…

May 29, 2019

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U.S. ambassador raises concerns during rare Tibet visit

Terry Branstad also “expressed concerns regarding the Chinese government’s interference in Tibetan Buddhists’ freedom to organize and practice their religion,”…

May 27, 2019

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What drives the appeal of films about the life of Christ?

At the beginning of Lent, 15 years ago, devout evangelical Christians did not go to church to have ashes marked…

May 25, 2019

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Durango Dharma Center offers introduction to mindfulness series

The Durango Dharma Center, 1800 East Third Ave., will offer an introduction to the basics of mindfulness meditation beginning June…

May 23, 2019

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Texas church opens new sanctuary 18 months after massacre

Churchgoers arrive for a dedication ceremony for a new sanctuary and memorial room at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland…

May 20, 2019

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Are yoga and mindfulness in schools religious?

Students work on yoga postures during Mindful Studies class in 2014 at Wilson High School in Portland, Ore. The yearlong…

May 17, 2019

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Pope gives joyride to migrant kids newly arrived in Italy

Francis picked up the kids, who hail from Syria, Nigeria and Congo, at the start of his weekly general audience…

May 15, 2019

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Catholic missionaries woo ‘nones’ on college campuses

Millennials evangelizing on college campuses

May 10, 2019

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Tara Mandala to hold open house May 11

Tara Mandala will host its first open house of the year from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 11.Durango…

May 5, 2019

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Church membership in U.S. plummets over past 20 years

Among Americans 65 and older, church membership in 2016-18 averaged 64%, compared with 41% among those aged 18-29, according to…

May 4, 2019

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‘Everyone was her sister’: Woman killed at California synagogue honored

Kaye’s daughter, Hannah, said at her memorial service that she knows her mother would have forgiven the man who took…

April 29, 2019

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National Day of Prayer asks us to love our neighbors

A National Day of Prayer event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday at Rotary Park, 1565 East…

April 26, 2019

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First Presbyterian Church offers cleaning, repair of equipment used by disabled people

Volunteers at this community service initiative will clean and repair equipment used by disabled people at the Car Wash Machine,…

April 24, 2019

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At Washington National Cathedral, another church is rising – out of 500,000 Legos

Washington National Cathedral is raising money for repairs from a 2011 earthquake by having visitors build a Lego model of…

April 22, 2019

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Easter services at churches in Bayfield, Durango and Ignacio

Easter Sunday services will be held at churches in Bayfield, Durango and Ignacio.Associated Press file Animas Valley Church, River Bend…

April 20, 2019

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Iconic Salt Lake Temple closing for major 4-year renovation

The Salt Lake Temple is shown Friday, April 19, 2019, in Salt Lake City. The iconic temple central to The…

April 19, 2019