Religion and belief - The Durango Herald

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

During visit to Auschwitz, pope meets survivors, rescuers

During largely silent visit, Francis meets survivors, rescuers

DATE: Jul 29, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

Pope celebrates Poland’s deep Catholic roots

CZESTOCHOWA, Poland – Pope Francis, visiting a shrine cherished by Poles, praised native son St. John Paul II on Thursday and honored the countless “ordinary yet remarkable people” in Poland...

DATE: Jul 28, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion

America’s evangelicals anxious as influence wanes

BENTON, Kentucky – Pastor Richie Clendenen stepped away from the pulpit, microphone in hand. He walked the aisles of the Christian Fellowship Church, his voice rising to describe the perils ...

DATE: Jul 22, 2016 | CATEGORY: Religion