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Shrine of John the Baptist, Great Umayyid Mosque, Damascus
Courtesy of James Gordon

Nostra Aetate: On Muslims and Catholics

[email protected] February 14, 2013

Recently the Aquinas Institute conducted “The True & Holy Catholic Engagement of Islam.” Pope Benedict XVI declared 2013 a “Year of Faith” for Roman Catholics, which coincides with the 50-year...

Exterior view of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, France.
Brianna Radici / Design Director

New set of tunes to chime in Notre Dame Cathedral

[email protected] February 14, 2013

Bell casts ordered for the cathedral’s 850th birthday Paris--Upon the cathedral on Notre Dame’s 850th anniversary, nine new bells will replace the existing set, which went out of tune. Notre...

Discussing West African slaves and Islamic identity

Discussing West African slaves and Islamic identity

[email protected] January 24, 2013

Before the start of Black history month in February, it is timely to consider a religious take on the rich and diverse history of African-American heritage. Authors Allen Austin and Sylvan Diouf state...

PHOTOS: Saint Francis Xavier College Church

PHOTOS: Saint Francis Xavier College Church

[email protected] January 24, 2013

A brief gallery of interior and exterior shots of Saint Francis Xavier College Church through the years.  

“Year of faith” brings advice from the Vatican

“Year of faith” brings advice from the Vatican

[email protected] January 24, 2013

On the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council on October 11, 2012, Pope Benedict XVI invited Catholics around the world to share in a “Year of Faith” that will last until November...

Community reflects: Jewish and Muslim day of service

Community reflects: Jewish and Muslim day of service

[email protected] January 24, 2013

While many families spent the Christmas holiday together indoors, some metro area residents used the day as an opportunity for community service. On Dec. 25, over 600 members of local Jewish and Muslim...

The significance of Obama’s bibles

The significance of Obama’s bibles

[email protected] January 24, 2013

Obama chooses King, Lincoln bibles for inauguration On Monday, Jan. 21, 2013, President Barack Obama was sworn in at the 57th presidential inauguration of the United States, notably using...

MOCRA hosts unique gallery of New York artist

MOCRA hosts unique gallery of New York artist

[email protected] January 24, 2013

Blood and copper are main media in Eagles’ unconventional art display The newest exhibit featured at Saint Louis University’s Museum of Contemporary Religious Art is comprised of a noticeably...

Catholic Mass changes

Catholic Mass changes

[email protected] January 24, 2013

Words like “consubstantial” and “oblation” are now a part of Roman Catholic liturgy under the “Third English Edition of the Roman Missal.” The book provides the prayers and actions that occur...

Jewish, Muslim groups to volunteer on Christmas day

Jewish, Muslim groups to volunteer on Christmas day

[email protected] December 4, 2012

On Christmas Day, Jewish and Muslim volunteers as well as individuals from other faith backgrounds will come together to serve over 20 different sites throughout the St. Louis area. The Islamic Foundation...

PHOTOS: Goddess glorified during Navaratri

PHOTOS: Goddess glorified during Navaratri

[email protected] November 15, 2012

On October 26th , the Indian Student Association of SLU held the annual Garba, Raas, Bhangra Night. It is a commemoration of the nine-day Hindu festival Navaratri. Garba and Raas are traditional folk dances...

The Church of Scientology: An exploration

The Church of Scientology: An exploration

[email protected] November 15, 2012

Setting the record straight on a religion ofted mired in misconceptions Tom Cruise, a well-known scientologist, has been on the news radar recently for allegedly leaving Scientology. The Church...

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