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FILE - This Sept. 23, 2012 file photo shows TV personality Stephen Colbert at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards Governors Ball in Los Angeles. CBS announced Thursday, April 10, 2014, Colbert, the host of “The Colbert Report,” will succeed David Letterman as the host of “The Late Show.” (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)

Higher Ground: Colbert the Catholic

Stephen Colbert has made it clear that when he takes over "The Late Show" from David Letterman next year, it will be himself, not "Stephen Colbert," sitting behind the desk. In an interview with The New York Times, Mr. Colbert, 49, said he would not use his satirical character from Comedy Central in his new job.

April 17, 2014
From left, singer John Rotten Lydon throws bananas at the media, JC Chasez, Michelle Williams and Brandon Boyd look on, at the "Jesus Christ Superstar" arena spectacular press conference and press performance to announce a North American arena tour on Friday, April 4, 2014, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Higher Ground: Sex Pistol Superstar

What do a Sex Pistols' frontman, a boy-band heartthrob and a member of Destiny's Child who is "not Beyonce" have in common? This summer, they will be sharing a stage as part of the touring cast of "Jesus Christ Superstar," the 1971 rock opera that tells the story of the last seven days of Jesus' life.

April 10, 2014
Father Francis Van Der Lugt, 72, was was shot to death Monday by masked gunman in the central Syrian city of Homs, where he served as a missionary for roughly 50 years. "Francis was a symbol of a dream for Syria, that there can be healing there, even be a home," said Father Thomas H. Smolich, president of the Jesuit Conference. (associated press)

Jesuits mourn well-loved priest, murdered in Syria

U.S. Jesuit officials said sacrificing security for service is something all of their missionaries are willing to do, pointing to the shooting death this week of a popular Jesuit priest in Syria.

April 8, 2014
Kirk Cameron (NBC VIA ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Kirk Cameron sees no growing pains in faith-based movies

Long past the days when he played teenager Mike Seaver on the ABC sitcom "Growing Pains," Kirk Cameron, the married 43-year-old father of six, is the founder, face and force behind an evangelical Christian industry.

March 31, 2014
The Washington Monument lights up in the early morning sun, while cherry blossoms around the tidal basin bloom, in Washington, DC. (The Washington Times)

D.C. ready to celebrate cherry blossoms

Old Man Winter might still have some tricks up his sleeve. But for springtime revelers, the inevitable blooming of the District's cherry blossom trees provide a blush-colored light at the end of the tunnel.

March 20, 2014