Women strive for larger roles in male-dominated religions

Women have been elected heads of national governments on six continents. They have flown into space, served in elite combat units and won every category of Nobel Prize. The global #MeToo mov...

DATE: Jan 19, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

St. Columba Parish to hold Rosary Day

St. Columba Parish invites the community to join in a Rosary Day from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, in the church, 1800 East Second Ave. The Rosary will be led continuously ...

DATE: Jan 18, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

‘McJesus’ sculpture sparks outrage among Israel’s Christians

HAIFA, Israel – An art exhibit in Israel featuring a crucified Ronald McDonald has sparked protests by the country’s Arab Christian minority. Hundreds of Christians calling for th...

DATE: Jan 15, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

McCarrick accuser cooperates with NYC prosecutors on abuse

VATICAN CITY – The key accuser in the sex abuse case against ex-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick has met with New York City prosecutors, evidence that the scandal that has convulsed the papacy is...

DATE: Jan 14, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

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

The percentage of Americans who do not identify with any religious tradition continues to rise annually. Not all of them, however, are atheists or agnostics. Many of these people believe in ...

DATE: Jan 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Durango Dharma Center offers daylong retreat Feb. 16

The Durango Dharma Center will offer a daylong retreat, “Relaxing into Presence,” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 16. Beth Sternlieb, a visiting teacher from California, will discuss h...

DATE: Jan 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Christians celebrate Epiphany across Europe

SOFIA, Bulgaria – Christians across Europe celebrated Epiphany on Sunday, with worshippers plunging into icy waters and parades being held in Poland and elsewhere. At the Vatican,...

DATE: Jan 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Exorcisms reflect how Christians understand faith, world

“The Exorcist,” a horror film released 45 years ago, is a terrifying depiction of supernatural evil. The film tells the story of a young American girl who is possessed by a demon and eventua...

DATE: Jan 5, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Vatican spokesman, deputy resign amid crisis period for pope

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican spokesman, Greg Burke, and his deputy resigned abruptly Monday amid an overhaul of the Vatican’s communications operations and a crisis period in Pope Francis’ pap...

DATE: Dec 31, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

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

Pope assigned missionaries to spread kindness, forgiveness, joy

DATE: Dec 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Biblical city of Bethlehem boasts largest Christmas in years

BETHLEHEM, West Bank – Pilgrims from around the world flocked to Bethlehem on Monday for what was believed to be the biblical West Bank city’s largest Christmas celebrations in years. ...

DATE: Dec 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pope: Forgo greed and gluttony of Christmas for simple love

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis urged Christians on Monday to forgo the greed, gluttony and materialism of Christmas and to focus instead on its message of simplicity, charity and love. ...

DATE: Dec 24, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

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