Religion and belief - The Durango Herald

Jesuits in U.S. pledge $100M for racial reconciliation

The U.S.-based branch of the Jesuits has unveiled ambitious plans for a “truth and reconciliation” initiative in partnership with descendants of people once enslaved by the Roman Catholic or...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

LGBTQ Catholics stung by Vatican rebuff of same-sex unions

The Vatican’s declaration that same-sex unions are a sin the Roman Catholic Church cannot bless was no surprise for LGBTQ Catholics in the United States – yet it stung deeply nonetheless. ...

DATE: Mar 16, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

United Methodist conservatives plan for a breakaway

Church could split over differences about LGBTQ issues

DATE: Mar 6, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Black Americans attend church and pray more often

Survey explores patterns of religious life

DATE: Feb 22, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Religious leaders assess Biden, with hope and dismay

Donald Trump’s departure from the White House and the start of Joe Biden’s presidency have stirred new hopes among many religious leaders in the United States, while causing dismay among oth...

DATE: Feb 10, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Christianity on display at Capitol riot sparks new debate

WASHINGTON – The Christian imagery and rhetoric on view during the Capitol insurrection Jan. 6 are sparking renewed debate about the societal effects of melding Christian faith with an exclu...

DATE: Feb 1, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

Sanctuary movement will call on Biden to free Rosa Sabido, others in sanctuary

News conference planned for 11 a.m. Tuesday

DATE: Jan 25, 2021 | CATEGORY: Local News

Trump-supporting Christian leaders and their messages

After Capitol riot, their sermons were wide-ranging

DATE: Jan 13, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

How St. Ignatius just might help you keep that resolution

Making and breaking New Year’s resolutions is a familiar and discouraging annual ritual for many people. Almost inevitably, in a few short weeks, many find they are unable to meet...

DATE: Jan 9, 2021 | CATEGORY: Religion

First Presbyterian Church Durango to host virtual Christmas Eve service

First Presbyterian Church Durango will present a Christmas Eve Service at 6 p.m. Thursday via Zoom. For the Zoom link and other options to see the service, visit www.fpcdurango.o...

DATE: Dec 20, 2020 | CATEGORY: Religion

Will Durango churches boost in-person attendance?

U.S. Supreme Court signals governments can’t limit attendance at houses of worship

DATE: Dec 19, 2020 | CATEGORY: Local News

More U.S. churches are committing to racism-linked reparations

NEW YORK – The Episcopal Diocese of Texas acknowledges that its first bishop in 1859 was a slaveholder. An Episcopal church in New York City erects a plaque noting the building’s creation in...

DATE: Dec 14, 2020 | CATEGORY: Religion