RNS Opening Budget — Wednesday, December 11, 2019

The nation’s capital is about to have one less museum — the Newseum closes Dec. 31 — but the Religious Freedom Center that was housed there will continue operations. By Adelle M. Banks. 600 words. (category: a) NEWS STORY […]

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RNS-Newseum-Religion: Newseum closing but Religious Freedom Center programs to continue elsewhere
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The nation’s capital is about to have one less museum — the Newseum closes Dec. 31 — but the Religious Freedom Center that was housed there will continue operations. By Adelle M. Banks. 600 words. (category: a)

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RNS-Mary-Feastday: As the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe approaches, the Virgin Mary inspires community
(RNS) — The Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe falls on Dec. 12. This day, according to Catholic teaching, marks the appearance of Mary to St. Juan Diego, an indigenous man, on a hillside near Mexico City in 1531. The day is honored with a number of Masses and other festivities, including a procession in Riverside where several hundred walk 2.5 miles and hike up Mt. Rubidoux where they have Mass atop the mountain. By Alejandra Molina. 931 words. (category: a)