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N.M. town fights to keep Nativity

October 15, 2015, 6:16pm Churches & Religion

BELEN, N.M. -- For nearly a quarter of a century, a year-round Nativity scene made of metal has rested in the little town of Belen, N.M. Read story

Religious freedom facing increased threats, US report finds

October 14, 2015, 12:15pm Churches & Religion

The Islamic State led a campaign of attacks last year by militant extremist groups on religious freedom in large swaths of the world, the State Department said in a report Wednesday, pointing to increasing threats to religious minorities in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Read story

Imam Suleimaan Hamed, left, speaks to members of the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque in Atlanta. Members of the mosque gathered to celebrate a group of pilgrims who will make the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.

Black American Muslims reflect on hajj journey

Imam Suleimaan Hamed, left, speaks to members of the Atlanta Masjid of Al Islam mosque in Atlanta. Members of the mosque gathered to celebrate a group of pilgrims who will make the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.

October 10, 2015, 6:05am Churches & Religion

50th anniversary of Malcolm X's pilgrimage noted Read story

Ogden: Iglesia Living Hope hosted a family fair, where more than 280 backpacks filled with school supplies were donated to children in need.

Iglesia donates backpacks filled with school supplies

Ogden: Iglesia Living Hope hosted a family fair, where more than 280 backpacks filled with school supplies were donated to children in need.

October 9, 2015, 11:00pm Churches & Religion

Ogden -- Iglesia Living Hope, part of the Vancouver Living Hope Church, hosted a family fair on Aug. 15 and gave out more than 280 backpacks filled with school supplies to families in need. The school supplies came from a "stuff the bus" drive earlier in the year. Iglesia hosted… Read story

Northcrest: The first Sisters in Harmony event teamed up local Girl Scouts with Northwest Harmony Chorus for a singing lesson and concert.

Chorus, Girl Scouts Sisters in Harmony

Northcrest: The first Sisters in Harmony event teamed up local Girl Scouts with Northwest Harmony Chorus for a singing lesson and concert.

October 9, 2015, 10:29pm Churches & Religion

Northcrest -- The Northwest Harmony Chorus taught 22 local Girl Scouts about melody, harmony and rhythm, all in a cappella style, at their first Sisters in Harmony event Oct. 3 at Northcrest Community Church. After the workshop, the Northwest Harmony Chorus, a local branch of Sweet Adelines International, performed, and… Read story

Vatican fires gay priest on eve of outreach synod

October 3, 2015, 6:18pm Churches & Religion

VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican on Saturday fired a monsignor who came out as gay on the eve of a big meeting of the world's bishops to discuss church outreach to gays, divorcees and more traditional Catholic families. Read story

Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency, left, President Thomas S. Monson, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, middle, and Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, right, attend the opening session of the two-day Mormon church conference on Saturday in Salt Lake City.  Three new high-ranking leaders will be chosen Saturday during the Mormon conference,  announcements that have Latter-day Saints eagerly anticipating the rare occurrence.

Mormons select 3 new leaders; all from Utah

Henry B. Eyring, First Counselor in the First Presidency, left, President Thomas S. Monson, of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, middle, and Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Second Counselor in the First Presidency, right, attend the opening session of the two-day Mormon church conference on Saturday in Salt Lake City.  Three new high-ranking leaders will be chosen Saturday during the Mormon conference,  announcements that have Latter-day Saints eagerly anticipating the rare occurrence.

October 3, 2015, 2:27pm Churches & Religion

SALT LAKE CITY -- The Mormon church has chosen three new members for a top governing body that sets policy and runs the faith's business operations -- all are from Utah. Read story

An Evangelical Christian dances during a gathering Tuesday in Jerusalem. Thousands of evangelical Christians from more than 80 countries descended upon Jerusalem this week to profess their love for the Jewish state.

Evangelicals in Jerusalem show love for Israel

An Evangelical Christian dances during a gathering Tuesday in Jerusalem. Thousands of evangelical Christians from more than 80 countries descended upon Jerusalem this week to profess their love for the Jewish state.

October 3, 2015, 6:01am Churches & Religion

JERUSALEM -- Thousands of evangelical Christians from more than 80 countries descended upon Jerusalem this week to show their support for the Jewish state, including pilgrims and politicians from countries with a history of hostility toward Israel. Read story

Pope releasing a pop rock album called ‘Wake Up!’

October 3, 2015, 5:37am Churches & Religion

The "pope of surprises" just threw another curveball: He's dropping an album later this year. Read story

New Mormon leaders expected to be named at church conference

October 2, 2015, 10:14am Churches & Religion

As many as three new high-ranking Mormon leaders could be named during this weekend's church conference to fill vacancies on a governing body that sets church policy and runs the faith's business operations. Read story