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Religion Briefs

St. Columba to discuss end-of-life issues Nov. 8 Dr. Matthew Clark will discuss topics such as euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, withdrawal of life support, palliative care...

Across globe, religious freedom threatened

Report details problems in Asia, Middle East, Africa

When the end of the world doesn’t come

Religious leaders can leave their followers in turmoil

N.M.’s Bethlehem fights to keep Nativity scene

BELEN, N.M. – For nearly a quarter of a century, a year-round Nativity scene made of metal has rested in this little town. Now Belen – Spanish for Bethlehem – is fighting to keep ...

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Congregation Har Shalom to offer concert, lecture Congregation Har Shalom, 2537 County Road 203, will host a concert and lecture with musician Consuelo Luz. Her concer...

Large churches rise globally

Economic growth, urbanization fuel new congregations

Religion Briefs

Farmington church invites you to Fall Fest Cross Roads Community Church, 2400 N. Butler Ave. in Farmington, will host its annual Fall Fest from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31. ...

Mormons tell story of early polygamy

With exhibit, church takes another step toward transparency

Serra statue defaced days after canonization

In one of his first acts in Washington, Pope Francis stood beneath the great dome of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and made Junipero Serra a saint. ...

Vatican: Pope’s Davis meeting not show of support

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican on Friday distanced Pope Francis from Kim Davis, the focal point in the gay marriage debate in the U.S., saying she was one of dozens of people the pope greeted as...

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All Saints to offer study about fear, faith, freedom The Rev. Edward W. Fowler will lead a study called “Fear, Faith and Freedom: A Study in the Life of Joseph for Post-Christian ...

Pope visits UN, ground zero, school in NYC

NEW YORK – Sweeping through the landmarks of America’s biggest and brashest city, Pope Francis on Friday offered comfort to families of the Sept. 11 victims at ground zero, warnings to world...