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Thousands pack downtown Raleigh to see monks passing through as they Walk for Peace

The Buddhists traveling from Texas to Washington, D.C., seek “peace for our nation, for this universe.” NC governor and Raleigh mayor join.

Updated January 25, 2026 at 11:34 AM

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Hundreds flock to Jordan Lake to share in monks’ message of peace, detachment

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NC's first Jewish governor, Josh Stein: 'We are all children of God, every one of us'

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Elevation Church announces launch of college program set to begin in 2026

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Pope Francis, beloved for his compassion, dies at 88

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Historic Durham church’s bells played Pride anthem and caught the attention of millions.

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Triangle Muslims show ‘community’ and ‘unity’ at joint Eid Festival in Raleigh

Updated June 22, 2024 at 7:07 PM

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Inside the quiet grandeur of Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral

Updated June 5, 2024 at 11:36 AM

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Inside the fifth-largest cathedral in the US: Quiet and light at Holy Name of Jesus

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Former Durham Franciscan friar barred from ministry after sexual misconduct investigation

Updated April 18, 2024 at 11:15 AM

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Raleigh wants to protect its historic Black places before they disappear

Updated December 13, 2023 at 12:09 PM

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Updated September 1, 2023 at 7:06 PM

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‘An amazing accomplishment’: St. Paul AME Church celebrates 175 years in Raleigh

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A church blesses its animals, in all their shaggy goodness

Updated April 17, 2023 at 12:03 PM

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Updated April 11, 2023 at 11:46 AM

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Education

Mom says NC university dragged its feet after antisemitic incident at son’s dorm room

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Religion

Judge tosses suit from 36 NC congregations looking to leave Methodist church

Updated March 21, 2023 at 7:05 PM

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As United Methodists split, NC churches try to serve members who didn’t want to leave

Updated December 27, 2022 at 8:59 AM

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Rev. Barber retiring from NC church to head Yale center about theology and public policy

Updated December 21, 2022 at 10:58 AM

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Antisemitic messages found in 2 NC towns before Hanukkah begins

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Thousands pack downtown Raleigh to see monks passing through as they Walk for Peace

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Inside the quiet grandeur of Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral

Inside the fifth-largest cathedral in the US: Quiet and light at Holy Name of Jesus

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Raleigh wants to protect its historic Black places before they disappear

Three former NC Symphony musicians sue orchestra over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Shaw University reopens campus mosque, but ‘fight not over yet,’ group says

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A church blesses its animals, in all their shaggy goodness

First Mormon temple coming to Charlotte, as church membership surges. What to know

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Mom says NC university dragged its feet after antisemitic incident at son’s dorm room

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As United Methodists split, NC churches try to serve members who didn’t want to leave

Rev. Barber retiring from NC church to head Yale center about theology and public policy

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