Religion and Faith

April 21, 2019 11:30 AM

Paris Easter Mass honors firefighters who saved Notre Dame

The archbishop of Paris and Catholics from around France and the world honored the firefighters who saved Notre Dame Cathedral, praying Sunday at a special Easter Mass for a swift reconstruction of the beloved monument.

by Associated Press

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April 20, 2019 6:15 PM

Colombia's Salt Cathedral is marvel of architecture, popular house of worship

On Easter, people will gather to pray in the cathedral, situated 600 feet underground in the Andean mining town of Zipaquira. It was built in the caverns and tunnels left behind by salt miners.

by John Otis

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April 20, 2019 11:50 AM

United Methodists edge toward breakup over LGBT policies

There's at least one area of agreement among conservative, centrist and liberal leaders in the United Methodist Church: America's largest mainline Protestant denomination is on a path toward likely breakup over differences on same-sex marriage and ordination of LGBT pastors.

by Associated Press

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April 18, 2019 12:02 PM

Police official: Short-circuit likely caused Notre Dame fire

Paris police investigators think an electrical short-circuit most likely caused the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, a police official said Thursday as France paid a daylong tribute to the firefighters who saved the world-renowned landmark.

by Associated Press

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April 17, 2019 6:06 AM

Doubts rise over Macron's 5-year plan to rebuild Notre Dame

Experts have said that the ambitious timeline appears insufficient for such a massive operation.

by The Associated Press

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April 16, 2019 3:51 PM

Minnesotans show faith for future of Notre Dame in Paris

As France vowed to restore the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, Minnesotans gathered at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis on Tuesday to pray and reflect on the cathedral and the many manifestations of their faith.

by Tim Nelson

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April 16, 2019 5:44 AM

Macron wants fire-ravaged Notre Dame rebuilt within 5 years

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to rebuild the beloved Roman Catholic architectural landmark, and wanted to see it completed within five years.

by The Associated Press

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April 12, 2019 3:41 PM

Pope Benedict breaks 6-year silence to comment on clergy sex abuse scandal

Two popes speaking simultaneously on the most divisive issue facing the church is remarkable. Benedict's letter may well raise concerns that the Vatican can no longer speak with a single voice.

by Tom Gjelten

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April 10, 2019 2:00 PM

Women of Faith: Female atheists embrace skepticism

Only 3 percent of the population identifies as atheist -- and even that small slice is mostly white and male. What does it mean to be a woman and an atheist?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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April 7, 2019 4:40 PM

Pastoring a 'purple' church: 'I absolutely bite my tongue sometimes'

In an era of red and blue polarization, purple congregations are increasingly rare and a challenge to maintain. They learn to avoid some subjects to maintain congregational harmony.

by Tom Gjelten

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