Religion

Powerful cardinal resigns his post The powerful head of the Vatican's saint-making office, Cardinal Angelo Becciu, resigned from the post Thursday and renounced his rights as a cardinal amid a fi... by NICOLE WINFIELD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 25, 2020

Unplanned journeys In a season that has seen fast-moving fires lay waste to millions of acres along the West Coast, perhaps no town has seen the destructive fury that leveled part... by JACK NICAS THE NEW YORK TIMES - September 19, 2020

Unitarian Universalist Church getting upgrade Through a building project, a congregation in Little Rock seeks to improve conditions for its current members while making room for potential new members and fu... by Francisca Jones - September 19, 2020

Churches face daunting future with social media Television professionals who survived the past decade have made their peace with terms like “bingeing” and “time-shifting.” by TERRY MATTINGLY - September 19, 2020

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Robb Ryerse: In fear, beauty remains Life has been overwhelming lately. The pandemic continues to drag on with no realistic end in sight. Wildfires consume acre after acre in the western United Sta... by Robb Ryerse - September 19, 2020

Church notes: Catholics want to fill Care & Share trailer Benton County September 19, 2020

Churches face daunting future with social media Television professionals who survived the past decade have made their peace with terms like "bingeing" and "time-shifting." September 18, 2020

Trying times The coronavirus pandemic is testing the patience of some religious leaders across Africa who worry they will lose followers, and funding, as restrictions on gat... by RODNEY MUHUMUZA THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - September 12, 2020

Jewish services face challenge: pandemic Even without a pandemic, the weeks leading up to the Jewish High Holy Days each September are the busiest time of the year for Rabbi Barry Block. by Francisca Jones - September 12, 2020

Satirical author Father Paul Mankowski dies at 66 For millions of Americans, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" is as familiar as the national anthem and much easier to sing. by TERRY MATTINGLY - September 12, 2020

Religion calendar WORSHIP SERVICES September 12, 2020

High Holy Days: Pandemic requires adaptation, gives meaning Unlike Passover, with its tradition of at-home Seders that translated well to Zoom in the spring, the Jewish High Holy Days have a strong emphasis on hours spen... by COURTNEY RUBIN NY Times News Service - September 12, 2020

Church notes: In-person services resume Sunday Benton County September 12, 2020

Leslie Belden: For inspiration, all we need is love As a pastor, I am generally looking at everyday events through my "scriptural lens," trying to discern if there's a Biblical story or teaching that can either g... by Leslie Belden - September 12, 2020