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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

Church bands help congregations connect

On a chilly, pre-Christmas Wednesday night, members of After a brief social time before services began, the church band took the stage to kick off the evening. Not unlike many bands you se...

DATE: Jan 3, 2019 | CATEGORY: Music

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

Christmas services in Durango, Bayfield and Ignacio

Many local churches will hold special services during the Christmas holiday. All services will take place Christmas Eve, Monday, unless otherwise noted. Services marked with an a...

DATE: Dec 23, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Victims, accountability on agenda at pope’s sex abuse summit

VATICAN CITY – The Vatican on Tuesday released the first details of Pope Francis’ upcoming high-stakes sex abuse prevention summit, making clear that bishops attending the gathering must rea...

DATE: Dec 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pope accepts resignation of LA bishop accused of misconduct

LOS ANGELES – Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a Los Angeles auxiliary bishop, Monsignor Alexander Salazar, after an allegation of misconduct with a minor in the 1990s, officials...

DATE: Dec 19, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

New figures show fewer Mormons in Utah’s biggest county

SALT LAKE CITY – Fewer than half the residents of Salt Lake County belong to the Mormon church, according to new figures that illustrate how Utah’s largest county is becoming more religiousl...

DATE: Dec 17, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion

Can astronomy explain the biblical Star of Bethlehem?

Bright stars top Christmas trees in Christian homes around much of the world. The faithful sing about the “Star of Wonder” that guided the wise men to a manger in the little town of Bethlehe...

DATE: Dec 15, 2018 | CATEGORY: Religion