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Does frequent worship lead to better mental health? Often, but not always, experts say
2+ hour, 52+ min ago (637+ words) NEW YORK -- Worldwide, the landscape of religion is not serene. Many denominations have been racked by divisions. In some regions, believers are targeted with violence. Countless faith leaders have betrayed their flocks via corruption or sexual abuse. Against this backdrop,…...
Elaborately decorated skeletons in Catholic churches across Bavaria take some visitors by surprise
8+ hour, 52+ min ago (669+ words) BAD STAFFELSTEIN, Germany -- It is a sight that has sent shivers down the spines of many visitors: four complete skeletons draped in silk and brocade, adorned with precious stones, filigree gold, silver and lace that have been on display for…...
Pope Leo XIV rejects claims that God justifies war in Palm Sunday Mass message
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (815+ words) ROME -- Pope Leo XIV on Sunday rejected claims that God justifies war, as he prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass before tens of thousands of people in St. Peter's Square. With the U. S. -Israeli…...
Pope Leo will visit 4 African countries as part of his packed 2026 travel plan
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (430+ words) ROME -- The Vatican on Wednesday announced a busy and lengthy foreign travel schedule for Pope Leo XIV in the first half of 2026, confirming the pontiff will visit Monaco, Spain and four African nations -- Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea. The…...
Pope in Lebanon asks for 'divine gift of peace'
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1150+ words) BEIRUT, Lebanon -- Pope Leo XIV celebrated Lebanon's tradition of interfaith coexistence Monday as a beacon of hope for a conflict-torn region, as he asked for "the divine gift of peace" alongside the country's Christian and Muslim religious leaders. Leo received…...
Mexican tradition keeps story of Jesus alive for congregation at St. Edward Catholic Church in Texarkana
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (27+ words) St. Edward Catholic Church has concluded its yearly posada, a Mexican tradition of reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for lodging on the final moments of Mary's pregnancy....
Sacred Heart Catholic Church celebrates day of Virgin Mary
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (19+ words) The Hispanic community of Sacred Heart Catholic Church celebrated the Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe over the weekend....
Sacred Heart Catholic Church marks Day of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe | Texarkana Gazette
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (111+ words) Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Ark La Tex. Donate today to preserve the quality and integrity of local journalism. TEXARKANA, Texas -- On Friday night and early. .. Sacred Heart Catholic Church marks Day of the…...
Pope Leo XIV arrives at Castel Gandolfo for vacation to restore "body. ..
10+ mon, 3+ day ago (32+ words) CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (AP) -- Pope Leo XIV arrived in the papal summer retreat of Castel Gandolfo on Sunday to start a six-week vacation, giving the hilltop town back its most illustrious. .....
Pope calls for fasting and prayer for peace in Middle East and Ukraine as he returns to Vatican | Texarkana Gazette
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (210+ words) VATICAN CITY -- Pope Leo XIV asked people to fast Friday to pray for peace and justice in the Middle East and Ukraine, issuing a special appeal as he returned to the Vatican from summer vacation. At the end of his…...