Religion

Ex-cardinal McCarrick defrocked by Vatican for sexual abuse

The Vatican on Saturday said it had defrocked ex-cardinal Theodore McCarrick, leveling a historic penalty against a onetime church power…

February 18, 2019

Religion

Studying the Bible in public schools: An old culture war returns

Advocates of Bible studying believed it would help cultivate morals.David Goldman/Associated Press Recently, President Donald Trump tweeted his support for…

February 16, 2019

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U.S. nuns urge changes to church structure to address abuse

Pope Francis kisses the hand of a child during the weekly general audience at the Vatican on Feb. 6, 2019.Gregorio…

February 12, 2019

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Las Cruces Diocese releases accused priests’ personnel files

Diocese officials also identified 13 other priests who have been the subject of credible allegations while serving in other dioceses.…

February 11, 2019

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North Korean Christians keep faith underground amid crackdowns

North Korean defector Kwak Jeong-ae, 65, speaks during an interview in Uijeongbu, South Korea. Experts and defectors say most of…

February 9, 2019

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Vatican clarifies pope on issue of ‘sexual slavery’ of nuns

Francis cited the case when responding to a question about the sexual abuse of nuns by clergy during a press…

February 6, 2019

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Pope in historic UAE visit urges faith leaders to reject war

Pope Francis greets Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, the grand imam of Egypt’s Al-Azhar, after an Interreligious meeting at the Founder’s Memorial…

February 4, 2019

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How Christian missionary media shaped the world

For much of the 19th century, Christian missionaries served as informal foreign correspondents for a broadly Christian public in the…

February 2, 2019

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DeColores Civitan Club honors local clergy

Clergy Appreciation Week is held to recognize the heroism of four U.S. army chaplains during World War ll who were…

February 2, 2019

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Cubans inaugurate first new Catholic church in decades

The Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in the western town of Sandino is one of three Catholic churches…

January 30, 2019

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Pope reaffirms priest celibacy but makes case for exception

Pope Francis, flanked by Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti, answers reporters’ questions Sunday aboard the plane after taking off from Panama…

January 29, 2019

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Pope lowers expectations for next month’s sex abuse summit

Pope Francis, flanked by Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti, answers reporters’ questions Sunday aboard the plane after taking off from Panama…

January 28, 2019

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Why victims of Catholic priests need to hear more than confessions

Pope Francis has summoned presidents of every bishops’ conference from around the world to come to the Vatican on Feb.…

January 26, 2019

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Women strive for larger roles in male-dominated religions

Yet in most of the world’s major religions, women remain relegated to a second-tier status. Women in several faiths are…

January 19, 2019

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St. Columba Parish to hold Rosary Day

The Rosary will be led continuously each half hour. These prayers are offered as a prayer for life for the…

January 18, 2019

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‘McJesus’ sculpture sparks outrage among Israel’s Christians

An artwork called “McJesus,” which was sculpted by Finnish artist Jani Leinonen and depicts a crucified Ronald McDonald, is seen…

January 15, 2019

Religion

McCarrick accuser cooperates with NYC prosecutors on abuse

Associated Press file<br><br>A lawyer says the key accuser in the sex abuse case against ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has met with…

January 14, 2019

Religion

14th-century mystic appeals to ‘spiritual but not religious’ Americans

A sculpture of Meister Eckhart in Germany. Seven centuries ago, Eckhart embraced meditation and what is now called mindfulness.Courtesy of…

January 12, 2019

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Durango Dharma Center offers daylong retreat Feb. 16

Durango Herald file Beth Sternlieb, a visiting teacher from California, will discuss how to cultivate a felt sense of tranquility…

January 9, 2019

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Christians celebrate Epiphany across Europe

At the Vatican, Pope Francis marked the Epiphany feast day by urging people to follow the path of “humble love”…

January 8, 2019

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Exorcisms reflect how Christians understand faith, world

Exorcism remains a common practice of Christians around the world. Over half of all Americans believe that demons can possess…

January 5, 2019

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Vatican spokesman, deputy resign amid crisis period for pope

Pope Francis greets Paloma Garcia Ovejero, right, and Greg Burke at the Vatican. The Vatican spokesman, Greg Burke, and his…

December 31, 2018

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Priest on mission to commit good deeds across the U.S.

assigned missionaries to spread kindness, forgiveness, joy

December 29, 2018

Religion

Biblical city of Bethlehem boasts largest Christmas in years

Hundreds of locals and foreign visitors milled in Manger Square as bagpipe-playing Palestinian Scouts paraded past a giant Christmas tree.…

December 24, 2018