Pope Francis, who has acknowledged being “a disaster” when it comes to technology, said on Friday that the Internet, social networks and text messages were “a gift of God” if used wisely.
Religion
Pope Francis on Thursday overturned centuries of tradition that banned women from a foot-washing service during Lent, upsetting conservatives and delighting women’s rights activists.
A tiny black Fiat 500L that ferried Pope Francis through Philadelphia during his historic first visit to the United States will be auctioned next week, officials said on Wednesday.
The Jewish Community Center of Southern Nevada initiated “Jewish University” to spark interest and discussion in a range of topics touching on Judaism. The new endeavor gets its name from a desire to offer in-depth lectures, long and short courses, and other events that challenge thinking and understanding.
Caleb Scow, 13, gently cupped the tablet computer in his hands as he shared a video portraying Jesus’ baptism with his family.
Onstage and in literature, gay Mormons are experiencing a growing presence in pop culture.
There are times when the music from outside events is so loud that the windows at Temple Baptist Church in downtown Las Vegas shake, the Rev. Steve Smith says.
A man meticulously wraps bacon around the handles of a mosque’s entrances early Sunday. The video in which the act was caught shows him holding a piece of the raw product in his mouth.
Pope Francis urged the world in his Christmas message on Friday to unite to end atrocities by Islamist militants that he said were causing immense suffering in many countries.
Vegas Voices is a weekly question-and-answer series featuring notable Las Vegans.
Fifty years in the priesthood gives the Rev. Bill Haesaert perspective on the role of the religious life.
Helping the homeless in Las Vegas is John McShane’s weekly ritual, and there are many that gather in the open lot for spiritual encouragement and the distribution of food, blankets, coats and other clothing in what is called Give Back Mondays.
From the suburbs of Los Angeles to the outskirts of Washington, D.C., mosques around the United States are warily stepping up security in the face of growing fears about reprisals on American Muslims.
Leaders from various religions joined the Las Vegas Muslim community on Sunday evening to condemn terrorism and make a statement to those who commit acts of violence in the name of religion: “You will not hijack our faith.”
“Rejection is God’s protection.” Ah, the salve of comfort for broken hearts.