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Leaders object to laws treating same-sex unions like marriage
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A letter signed by more than three dozen U.S. religious leaders objects to the specter of religious groups being forced to treat same-sex unions “as if they were marriage.”
Angels in Conway
Eighth graders at St. Joseph School in Conway who belong to the Junior Optimist/Octagon International service club bought presents for 20 Angel Tree recipients. (News photo)
Praise and adoration
About 650 people attended the three-day “Come Into His Presence” mission at St. Joseph Church in Conway Jan. 6-8. (News photo)
St. Vincent expands new heart institute
St. Vincent Health System and Heart Clinic Arkansas announced Jan. 1 that Heart Clinic Arkansas has joined St. Vincent in the development of The Jack Stephens Heart Institute.
New Pew research says one third of the world is Christian
WASHINGTON (CNS) — According to a new study, there are currently 2.18 billion Christians in more than 200 countries around the world, representing nearly a third of the estimated 6.9 billion 2010 global population.
Church groups cheer Packers for fundraising opportunities
GREEN BAY, Wis. (CNS) — For church groups, Green Bay Packers home games at Lambeau Field always mean additional income for worthy causes, such as seminary training, Catholic schools, parish budgets, and the homeless and hungry.
Country star says new album sounds ’like you were in church’
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Collin Raye, the Catholic country singer who had a string of hits in the 1990s, said he wanted to make his latest album “feel like you were in church for an hour or so.”
Listen when God calls us to participate in the faith given to us by Jesus
As people of the Catholic faith, we have a unifying call from God. (Understanding our Church, Seeds of Faith)
What is best about God’s creation?
“I think God’s best creation is the natural light he gives us, the sun. I think the sun can represent my faith in God as a symbol of nature. …” (Youthspeak, Seeds of Faith)
Pope in 2012: Synod, canonizations
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — A trip to Latin America, a Synod of Bishops on new evangelization, the start of the Year of Faith, creation of new cardinals and proclamations of new saints are all on Pope Benedict XVI’s calendar for 2012.
Peaceful actions speak louder than words at abortion clinic
“They will know that we are Christians by our love …” Words from that song we all know came to mind regarding recent events at the abortion center in Little Rock. (Columns)
Government can’t stop religious practices
The American Civil Liberties Union and religious groups are often not on the same side of issues, but there is at least one area where they agree and that is allowing religious people to practice their faiths. (Editorial)
