Religion

Biden worships at his old D.C. church WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden attended Mass for the first time since taking office, worshipping Sunday at the church he frequented when he was vice presiden... by The Associated Press - January 25, 2021

Black pastors weighing Southern Baptist future As a student in college and seminary, then as a pastor in Texas, Dwight McKissic has been affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention for more than 45 years... by The Associated Press - January 25, 2021

Jesuits admit decades of sex abuse The first comprehensive internal inquiry on sex abuse allegations by a religious order in Spain has identified 81 children and 37 adult victims of 96 Jesuits si... by ARITZ PARRA AND NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - January 23, 2021

A light in the darkness Inside hospital rooms across America, where the sick are alone without family to comfort them, the grim task of offering solace falls to overworked and emotiona... by JOHN ROGERS THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - January 23, 2021

Biden's Bible puts him in line with inaugural tradition Joe Biden and Kamala Harris took their oaths of office on Wednesday using Bibles that are laden with personal meaning, writing new chapters in a long-running Am... by ELANA SCHOR THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - January 23, 2021

Is a divided nation heading for a new civil war? Call it the "Texit" parable. by TERRY MATTINGLY - January 23, 2021

Religion calendar ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SERVICES by Francisca Jones - January 23, 2021

Faith Matters: Holy Qur'an urges peace Congratulations are in order, once again, for our beloved country, for the peaceful transition of power from one administration to the next. For centuries now, ... by HAMEED NASEEM - January 23, 2021

Church notes: New Life Christian Church offers new classes Carroll County by Becca Martin-Brown - January 23, 2021

MLK Day speakers call for nonviolence ATLANTA -- Speakers at the annual Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebration in Atlanta called Monday for a renewed dedication to nonviolence after a turbulent ... by The Associated Press - January 19, 2021

Vatican drops bid to extradite suspect Japan rips S. Korea sex-slavery ruling Japan rips S. Korea by The Associated Press - January 19, 2021

Senator-elect urges equity from pulpit Hotel firm drops Hawley fundraiser Senator-elect urges by Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports - January 18, 2021

Can spiritual directors help in these times? Last spring, after a divorce, Qadeera Ingram needed someone to talk to. Specifically, she wanted to be able to speak about spirituality and the bigger picture o... by ANDREA COOPER THE NEW YORK TIMES - January 16, 2021

A balm for the soul Pitching himself as president, Joe Biden promised to heal America's hurting soul. His experiences with suffering and healing were well known, including the deat... by MICHELLE BOORSTEIN THE WASHINGTON POST - January 16, 2021

Anti-abortion faith leaders OK vaccines In a growing consensus, religious leaders at the forefront of the anti-abortion movement in the United States are telling their followers that the leading vacci... by DAVID CRARY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - January 16, 2021