Religion - The Durango Herald

Pope calls for new work of mercy: Care for environment

VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis on Thursday proposed that caring for the environment be added to the traditional seven works of mercy that Christians are called to perform, taking his green agen...

DATE: Sep 1, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion shapes attitudes toward human enhancement technologies

Greater religious commitment equals great wariness of biomedical technologies

DATE: Aug 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

U.S. to issue first Hindu stamp honoring holiday It took petitions from everyone from schoolchildren to members of Congress, and 12 years of waiting. Soon, a stickum-backed reality of less t...

DATE: Aug 26, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

U.S. gets its first Hindu stamp

It took petitions from everyone from schoolchildren to members of Congress, and 12 years of waiting. Soon, a long-hoped-for goal will be a stickum-backed reality of less than a square inch: ...

DATE: Aug 25, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

In some countries, deviating from religious norms can be deadly

Religious freedom report singles out specific countries

DATE: Aug 19, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Under heavy security, Catholic pilgrims visit Lourdes shrine

LOURDES, France – Watched over by French soldiers and police, Catholic pilgrims from around the world prayed together for healing and peace Monday at a grotto shrine in Lourdes where excepti...

DATE: Aug 15, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

The many meanings of Rio’s massive Christ statue

The 125-foot, concrete statue on a mountain overlooking Rio couldn’t appear more straightforward: It’s a giant Jesus with His arms outstretched. “Christ the Redeemer” – or “Cristo...

DATE: Aug 14, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

New Mexico village to celebrate rebirth of church

All-volunteer crew revives ‘cornerstone of our community’

DATE: Aug 12, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

Christ the King Lutheran to host youth ‘lock-in’ There will be a youth group “lock-in” from 6 p.m. Aug. 13 to 10 a.m. Aug. 14 at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 495 Florida Road. ...

DATE: Aug 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Professor tracks Bible verses in newspapers

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

DATE: Aug 5, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religion Briefs

Christ the King to worship at Rotary Park on Sunday Christ the King Lutheran Church will host a worship service at 9 a.m. Sunday at Rotary Park in Durango. Participants are asked ...

DATE: Jul 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion