The Rev. Jim Robinson, pastor of First Henderson United Methodist, likes to give the kids at his church empty eggs at Eastertime.
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Let the pundits, theologians and experts debate precisely what the election of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as pope means for the Catholic Church, the world and history.
Argentine Jorge Bergoglio has been elected pope, the first ever from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium. He chose the name Pope Francis.
Jim Jones opens a random box and counts the blue towels inside.
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Southern Nevadans already know Jud Wilhite, Benny Perez and Randall Cunningham as three of the valley’s most high-profile pastors. But, during the next few weeks, Southern Nevadans can get to know them as authors, too,
VATICAN CITY — Pope Benedict XVI is clearing the decks of his pontificate, tweaking the rules of the conclave, finessing the religious rites used to launch the next papacy and making some eyebrow-raising final appointments before he retires next week.
Question: How long has St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church been in Henderson? Surprising, but true, answer: Since before, technically speaking, there even was a Henderson.
Parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua parish will kick off a pledge drive in mid-April to raise money for the construction of their first church building.
Bishop Joseph A. Pepe of the Diocese of Las Vegas said Monday that, given the physical demands that come with the position, he is not surprised that Pope Benedict XVI would choose to resign.
First Presbyterian Church, 1515 W. Charleston Blvd., will have a Hymn Festival, featuring brass, timpani, organ and a Mass choir from local congregations, at 5 p.m. Sunday. The event is free. A goodwill offering will be taken (384-4554).