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

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis gave the Catholic Church 14 new cardinals Thursday, exhorting them to resist any temptation toward haughtiness and instead embrace “the greatest promotion” they c...

DATE: Jun 29, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pope and Macron meet at Vatican, discuss migration

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron held lengthy private talks at the Vatican Tuesday to discuss immigration and to reflect on Europe’s prospects amid growing ch...

DATE: Jun 27, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

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

A spicy scent greets customers before any salesperson at the Botanica Boricua in Arlington, Virginia. Once you’re a few steps inside, there is an immediate awareness of eyes – all around the...

DATE: Jun 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

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

ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE – Pope Francis urged nations Thursday to take in as many refugees as they can integrate into their societies, but also to invest in places like Africa so migrants won’...

DATE: Jun 21, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Mormons post questions asked during youth interviews

SALT LAKE CITY – The Mormon church for the first time Wednesday posted the list of questions lay leaders are supposed to ask youth during closed door, one-on-one interviews that have come un...

DATE: Jun 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

The surprising history of the song ‘God Bless America’

Written by an immigrant, song was rejected at first, then embraced by differing causes

DATE: Jun 16, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Born to be mild: Mormon motorcycle club holds Utah rally

ST. GEORGE, Utah – A Mormon motorcycle club is holding its biennial gathering in southern Utah, where about 125 members from across the country are riding together through scenic parts of th...

DATE: Jun 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

U.S. returns 1493 Christopher Columbus letter to Vatican

VATICAN CITY – The United States returned to the Vatican Library Thursday a rare copy of a letter written by Christopher Columbus in 1493 announcing his discovery of the New World that was s...

DATE: Jun 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Baptist church’s ‘Catholic’ Jesus statue to find new home

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A statue of Jesus that a Baptist church in South Carolina voted to remove because the congregation deemed it too Catholic has found a new home. The hand-carved, 7...

DATE: Jun 13, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Tiny ancient Quran on display in Israel for Ramadan

JERUSALEM – A 10th-century Quran, unique in size and style, has gone on display for the first time as part of a collection of Islamic texts being shown at Israel’s National Library to mark t...

DATE: Jun 12, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Vatican seeks ‘courageous’ ideas to combat priest shortage

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican called Friday for courageous proposals to cope with a shortage of priests in the Amazon, and said it wouldn’t rule out debate on whether married men could step in ...

DATE: Jun 11, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Marilyn Monroe statue near church draws some ire

HARTFORD, Conn. – Marilyn Monroe’s rear is getting some leers in Connecticut. A 26-foot statue of the iconic actress has been placed in a Stamford park across the street from a ch...

DATE: Jun 9, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

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