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For many who lost loved ones to COVID-19, this Day of the Dead will be a time of healing

By Alejandra Molina — October 29, 2020
(RNS) — As COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted U.S. Latinos, many will be celebrating the virus’ victims on Day of the Dead altars.

As offerings dwindle, some churches fear for their future

By David Crary — March 23, 2020
NEW YORK (AP) — As weekly contributions drop as in-person worship services are canceled amid the coronavirus outbreak, some churches are bracing for cutbacks in programs and staff.

Death is a way of life as Mexico celebrates Day of the Dead

By Irving Cabrera Torres — November 2, 2018
SAN ANDRÉS MIXQUIC, Mexico (RNS) — In Mexican families, the remembrance of loved ones is so frequent and natural that it can seem as if the deceased has never died.

Presbyterians scrap ad campaign deemed offensive to minorities

By Adelle M. Banks — January 21, 2015
(RNS) “We made a great misstep,” said Linda Valentine, executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency.

Report: Megachurches thriving in tough economic times

By Adelle M. Banks — February 19, 2013
(RNS) Despite the tough economy, many of the nation’s largest churches are thriving, with increased offerings and plans to hire more staff, a new survey shows.
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