Religion and Faith

August 5, 2015 8:47 AM

Archdiocese claims process enters next step

More than 300 people who say they were sexually abused by priests have filed claims in the archdiocese's bankruptcy case.

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August 4, 2015 4:10 PM

Whistleblower files defamation claim against archdiocese

Jennifer Haselberger, a former top adviser in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, filed her claim on the last day for creditors to come forward in the archdiocese bankruptcy case.

by Madeleine Baran

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August 4, 2015 2:26 PM

Milwaukee archdiocese settles for $21 million

Archbishop Jerome Listecki says the settlement sets the stage for the archdiocese to close a bankruptcy proceeding that was filed in January 2011.

by The Associated Press

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August 1, 2015 8:02 AM

Help wanted: The Philippines needs more exorcists

The Office of Exorcism reports a sharp increase in cases over the past decade -- more than its five-man team can handle. Warning: It's a high-stress job.

by Simone Orendain

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July 30, 2015 4:00 AM

Judge to decide whether to extend archdiocese claims deadline

Time is running out for alleged sex-abuse victims and other creditors to file claims against the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

by Martin Moylan

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July 28, 2015 1:48 PM

An end to the Boy Scouts' ban on openly gay adult leaders and volunteers

The new policy was approved by the group's National Executive Board, effective immediately. Boy Scout units chartered by religious organizations will still be permitted to exclude gay adults for religious reasons.

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July 27, 2015 6:48 AM

Moderate Muslims counter Islamic State propaganda with own media strategy

The group, based out of Indiana, hopes its series of Web videos will help to dispel the propaganda that its members say has hijacked their faith.

by Paola Marizan

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July 24, 2015 11:21 AM

Three faith leaders round out religion week

Three religious leaders discuss religion week and their own experiences

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July 23, 2015 11:15 AM

Why Islam is on the rise worldwide

By 2050, the number of Muslims will nearly equal the number of Christians in the world.

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July 22, 2015 6:18 PM

University in U.K. finds Muhammad-era Quran pages among its possessions

Radiocarbon analysis dates the parchment on which the text is written to between the years 568 and 645.

by Krishnadev Calamur

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