Religion and Faith

June 19, 2015 7:49 AM

'Mother Emanuel' church suffers a new loss in Charleston

The church that was the scene of Wednesday's shooting has survived a string of challenges, from racism to an earthquake. Emanuel took its current name at the end of the Civil War.

by Bill Chappell

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June 19, 2015 5:00 AM

An isolated Nienstedt tried to limit investigation into himself

By authorizing an investigation into his personal life, Nienstedt had hoped to clear his name. Things turned out differently.

by Madeleine Baran

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June 18, 2015 5:44 PM

Minnesotans embrace Pope Francis' statement on climate change

Pope Francis called for people to reduce waste, switch to cleaner forms of energy and redefine progress and development. Minnesota Catholics say the challenge will be converting his words to action.

by Elizabeth Dunbar

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June 18, 2015 11:50 AM

'Mother Emanuel' church suffers a new loss in Charleston

The church that was the scene of Wednesday's mass shooting has survived a string of challenges, from racism to an earthquake. Emanuel took its current name at the end of the Civil War.

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June 18, 2015 10:15 AM

What Pope Francis' statement on climate change says about faith

The Pope released his encyclical on climate change, a much anticipated and leaked document that connects the warming climate with human activity and criticizes global capitalism's indiscriminate use of natural resources.

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June 18, 2015 8:06 AM

Pope urges revolution to save Earth, fix 'perverse' economy

In a sweeping manifesto, Pope Francis blames the science of global warming on an unfair, fossil fuel-based industrial model that he says harms the poor most.

by The Associated Press

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June 18, 2015 7:46 AM

'What is an encyclical?' and more questions about the Pope's environmental teaching

Pope Francis released his much-anticipated teaching document on the environment Thursday, declaring an urgent need for the political and spiritual conversion of global leaders and individuals to dedicate themselves to curbing climate change and ending policies and personal habits that destroy creation.

by The Associated Press

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June 17, 2015 4:43 PM

The Pope is about to weigh in on climate change and some are unhappy

A number of conservative politicians have cast a dim eye on Pope Francis' statements on climate change.

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June 17, 2015 9:29 AM

Archdiocese asks for big-name legal help

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said it needs the help of Joseph Dixon in defending itself against criminal and civil charges.

by Martin Moylan and Jon Collins

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June 17, 2015 5:00 AM

What is Ramadan -- and why do Muslims fast?

Muslims around the world are marking the start of the holy month of Ramadan, a time marked by intense prayer, daily fasting and nightly feasts.

by Nancy Yang

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