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Though Gonzaga University’s graduating class was applauded for their academic success on Sunday, a louder message echoed through Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena during the university’s 119th commencement ceremony.

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Archbishop Desmond Tutu will speak to Gonzaga graduates this morning at about 10 a.m. His address will be streamed live here. Visit SpokaneFAVS later today for full coverage. Tracy SimmonsTracy Simmons is an award-winning journalist specializing in religion reporting and digital entrepreneurship. In her approximate 20 years on the religion …

The nation’s Roman Catholic bishops are reviewing the church’s long-standing ties to the Girl Scouts of the USA after complaints that some of that venerable organization’s programs might contradict church teachings on contraception and abortion.

With atheism on the rise worldwide, it’s no wonder non-believers are in the spotlight more frequently. More attention has brought with it a new and unanticipated struggle: The struggle to correctly define who atheists are, and what we believe.

All Spokanites love coffee, right? And what goes better with coffee than thought-provoking conversation?