Kamala Harris’ selection as the Democratic Vice-Presidential nominee has prompted discussion about her ethnic and religious background and what it means for the future of religion in the United States.
Religious Life
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A new guide explains the hidden ministry of exorcism
One kind of ministry, by its nature but also church mandate, shuns the limelight and remains discreet: exorcism.
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Kamala Harris brings Baptist, interfaith roots to Democratic ticket
The 55-year-old first-term Democratic senator, whose name means “lotus” in the Sanskrit language, identifies as a Baptist as an adult and brought another faith into her life in 2014 when she married Douglas Emhoff, a Jewish attorney.
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Franciscan, volunteers help homeless in Bogota survive pandemic
Members of the Franciscan order in Columbia are assembling people and resources to help the homeless of Bogota during the pandemic.
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When a Catholic leaves seminary or religious life
It’s O.K. if continuing to follow God’s voice doesn’t mean you end up where you think you’re going to end up.
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Irish Dominican who trained as a doctor is back helping fight COVID-19
An Irish Dominican brother from Belfast who trained as a doctor is using his training to help patients during the pandemic in his hometown.
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CARA study on new ordinands spots trends worth watching
A New CARA study on the priesthood examines the trend toward ordaining younger priests as compared to past years, citing factors such as cultural and immigration variables.
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Covid-19 takes toll on Maryknoll and other religious communities
The pandemic is hitting all communities hard, especially religious ones, like Maryknoll, in Ossining, New York, with members becoming ill and dying.
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We’re all monks now
Advice for living under quarantine from Trappist monks
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Podcast: Meet the Franciscan who won ‘The Great American Baking Show’
Up your quarantine recipe game with Brother Andrew Corriente.