November 30, 2014, 12:00am Churches & Religion
ISTANBUL -- Pope Francis stood Saturday for two minutes of silent prayer facing east in one of Turkey's most important mosques, a powerful vision of Christian-Muslim understanding at a time when neighboring countries are experiencing violent Islamic assault on Christians and religious minorities. Read story
November 29, 2014, 12:00am Churches & Religion
The Rev. Bill Bichsel, an 86-year-old Tacoma priest known for his acts of civil disobedience, has returned from a trip to South Korea to protest construction of a naval base there. Read story
November 29, 2014, 12:00am Churches & Religion
ANKARA, Turkey -- Pope Francis urged Muslim leaders to condemn the "barbaric violence" being committed in Islam's name against religious minorities in Iraq and Syria as he arrived in neighboring Turkey on Friday for a delicate visit aimed at improving interfaith ties. Read story
November 29, 2014, 12:00am Churches & Religion
FREMONT, Calif. -- M.J. Johnson drove onto the Holy Spirit Catholic Church parking lot and, as her car's motor idled and its headlights pierced the evening darkness, she prayed with a church volunteer, asking God to help her father as he grieves for his late wife. Read story
November 29, 2014, 12:00am Churches & Religion
ROME -- The den of the Catholic Church's best-known exorcist is an unassuming place, a small third-floor room in a home for aging priests hidden in an obscure corner of southern Rome. I walk down the hospital-like hallway on my way to meet him, and the priest anticipates my knock… Read story
November 28, 2014, 12:00am Churches & Religion
PHILADELPHIA -- Residents of the Philadelphia area are being asked to show some brotherly love to those traveling to the city to see Pope Francis next year. Read story
November 24, 2014, 12:00am Churches & Religion
STRASBOURG, France -- Pope Francis is set to deliver his first public speech about Europe, focusing on complex continental issues such as high jobless rates among the young, and immigration. Read story
November 24, 2014, 12:00am Churches & Religion
BRUSH PRAIRIE -- The boxes full of toys, school supplies and candy began to stack up in Sierra Swearingen's Battle Ground home: first in her parents' room, then her own. Read story
November 22, 2014, 12:00am Churches & Religion
A weekly list of religion-related classes and events Read story
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