Tag: religion
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City drops charges against pastor as sides negotiate over Ohio church’s 24/7 ministry
An Ohio city is dropping criminal charges against a pastor over his around-the-clock ministry to the homeless and others in need of help while the two sides work to end the dispute that has landed in federal court
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Pope blasts ‘radical individualism’ as he meets with Argentines ahead of big canonization
Pope Francis has met with Argentine pilgrims who are in town for this weekend’s canonization of the first female saint from his home country
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Malaysia’s top court invalidates state’s Islam-based laws on incest, sodomy and other offenses
Malaysia’s top court has struck down Shariah-based criminal laws in an opposition-run state, saying they encroached on federal authority
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Divine intervention? Ivorians say God is on their team’s side after ‘miracles’ at Africa Cup
Ivory Coast’s seemingly miraculous progression to the Africa Cup of Nations final has convinced locals that God is on their side
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A giant statue of Emperor Constantine looks out over Rome again with help from 3D technology
Emperor Constantine now has a reconstructed statue befitting his larger-than-life role in history
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Federal judge allows ‘supermax’ prisoner’s limited religious freedom claims to proceed
A federal judge last week permitted a Muslim man serving a life sentence in Colorado’s “supermax” prison for terrorism-related offenses to pursue a limited number of religious freedom claims against the government. Mostafa Kamel Mostafa, also known as Abu Hamza, arrived at the U.S. Penitentiary – Administrative Maximum Facility in Florence in 2015. A British citizen, Mostafa was…
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SCENES FROM | Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks
Red Rocks Ampitheatre welcomed guests for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic for this year’s Easter Sunrise Service. (Video: Lindsey Toomer/Denver Gazette)
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LIFE | Artist helps people connect to faith through coloring pages
Colorado Springs artist Shelly Hitz uses the art of lettering to create coloring pages and books centered around her faith. She uses her art to deal with anxiety and to inspire and teach others. (Video by Skyler Ballard)
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A last ride for Colorado Springs WWII Buffalo Soldier John Nichols
Buffalo soldier John Nichols has taken his last ride. The 96-year-old Colorado Springs native was remembered during a celebration of life ceremony Sunday at the rebuilt 1830s fur trading post Fort Lupton, northeast of Denver. With Nichols’ passing, only two Buffalo Soldiers from World War II remain alive, according to Nina Amos, vice president of…
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NEWS | Church hosts service for Boulder community
Pinewood Church in Longmont, Colo. hosted an outdoor hope and healing service on Sunday, March 28, 2021 to create space for Boulder fo mourn and find hope together after the shooting that took place on Monday. (Video by Skyler Ballard)