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Amid sex abuse scandals, Vatican upholds confession secrecy

VATICAN CITY – Amid pedophile clergy scandals, the Vatican has declared “unacceptable” any efforts by politicians or lawmakers to force priests to violate their sacred obligation to keep sec...

DATE: Jul 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Yoga isn’t timeless: It’s changing to meet modern needs

Every day, yoga practitioners take out their mats and practice sun salutations or sit in meditation. Yoga may have originated in ancient India, but today, it is practiced all over the world....

DATE: Jun 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Tara Mandala to host open house

Tara Mandala will host the first open house of the summer at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the retreat center, 4000 U.S. Forest Service Road 649, in Pagosa Springs. The public is invited...

DATE: Jun 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

American cardinal severs ties with Bannon-linked group

VATICAN CITY – A conservative American cardinal distanced himself Tuesday from former White House adviser Steve Bannon and severed ties with a Bannon-linked institute that wants to train fut...

DATE: Jun 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Women have been the heart of the Christian right for decades

Alabama’s new abortion restrictions were signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey. But more has been said recently about the fact that the bill was passed by 25 white men in the state Senate. Media ...

DATE: Jun 21, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Catholic bishops approve new sex-abuse reporting hotline

BALTIMORE – U.S. Catholic bishops voted Wednesday to create a new national sex-abuse hotline run by an independent entity, a decision that represents one of the church’s most tangible steps ...

DATE: Jun 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Durango Dharma Center to host meditation class

The Durango Dharma Center will host a four-week introduction to mindfulness meditation class from 6 to 7:30 p.m. beginning Tuesday at the Dharma Center, 1800 East Third Ave. Practicing medit...

DATE: Jun 12, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Southern Baptists endorse steps against sexual abuse

Largest Protestant denomination makes it easier to expel churches

DATE: Jun 11, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Sex abuse crisis the focus as U.S. Catholic bishops convene

As the Roman Catholic church’s sex abuse scandal grows ever wider in scope in the U.S., bishops convene for a national meeting in Baltimore on Tuesday under heavy pressure to acknowledge the...

DATE: Jun 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Sex abuse crisis tops agenda as Southern Baptists convene

The Southern Baptist Convention gathers for its annual national meeting Tuesday with one sobering topic – sex abuse by clergy and staff – overshadowing all others. Inside the meet...

DATE: Jun 10, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

The history of China’s Muslims and what’s behind their persecution

More than 1 million Uighur Muslims are being held in detention centers in the far western province of Xinjiang, China. Uighur leaders and experts located outside China have warne...

DATE: Jun 8, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Ramadan in Mideast is for fasting and Facebook, data show

Residents spend 58 million more hours on social media platform during holy month

DATE: Jun 1, 2019 | CATEGORY: Religion

Photos: Thousands take to the streets for ‘No Kings’ march and rally in Durango

Photos: Navajo Trail OpenFriday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Friday was the first day of the Navajo Trail Open at Hillcrest Golf Club

Photos: Durango Fire Protection District opens Station 2

Photos: Hundreds gather to honor fallen Bloomfield Police officer Timothy OntiverosA solemn procession stretched for blocks Monday morning along West Apache Street in Farmington – a display of unity, grief and honor for Bloomfield Police Officer Timothy Ontiveros, 32.About 7 a.m., a large contingent of law enforcement, motorcyclists, friends and grieving family prepared to embark on the motorcade to the 9 a.m. service at the Bloomfield High School football stadium to celebrate the life of the officer.