The Vatican has sought to downplay the decision by retired Pope Benedict XVI to reaffirm the “necessity” of a celibate priesthood at the same …
Our weekly listing of special events taking place at local churches.
The Lord's Prayer ended with the bang of dozens of fists that landed on open palms after a circular motion and a thumbs up in a joint "Amen!"
President Donald Trump on Thursday vowed to protect prayer in public schools and took new steps to give religious organizations easier access …
In a church of their own, Latino atheists fear no God. But Mom? That’s another matter
Schools and other public buildings in New Mexico would have to display the national motto – “In God We Trust” – under legislation proposed by …
CHICAGO — The United Methodist Church — one of the largest religious denominations in the United States — announced Friday that it is expected…
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Faith notes for the week of Jan. 18
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The United Methodist Church -- one of the largest religious denominations in the United States -- announced Friday that it is expected to spli…
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CHENGDU, China — Li Chengju glared at her prison interrogator as he pressed her to renounce her Christian church and condemn her pastor.
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Church architecture, both inside and out, has changed over the years, but older churches still often feature a steeple rising high to mark the…
Nativity scenes showing the birth of baby Jesus first originated in the small Italian town of Greccio. Today, some such scenes have taken a po…
Central Illinois faith-related events
This awards season, there are a slew of films that directly or indirectly touch on the purpose of religion in characters' lives.
Central Illinois is full of striking church towers. Here's a look at some.
A team of lawyers representing at least 14 Amish households sued a Michigan County for unreasonably aggressive, unconstitutional action and ab…
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In a a provocative sand painting, the sainted Virgin is being taken into custody by two ICE agents, her hands not clasped in prayer, but pinne…
In an unusual public spat, the Roman Catholic diocese of Peoria is accusing the Rochester, New York, diocese of trying to “sabotage” the beati…
Millennial evangelicals are speaking out about the heightened emphasis on sexual purity that characterized their upbringing in that subculture.
Susan Rayhill and her husband Steve are both retired teachers. Their desire to help others didn’t stop after they stopped receiving a paycheck.
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