Religion And Belief

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

Lawsuit: Mormon Church failed to keep child safe from abuse

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. – Another member of the Navajo Nation is suing the Mormon church, saying he was abused in a now-defunct program that sent children into foster care for the school year. ...

DATE: Jan 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Regional News

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

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