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Religion and Faith

Calls for Archbishop Nienstedt's resignation over handling of abuse get louder

Calls for Archbishop Nienstedt's resignation over handling of abuse get louder

The call for change among lay Catholics is rising after an MPR News documentary showed how three Twin Cities archbishops kept quiet about priests who sexually abused children.
by Laura Yuen and Madeleine Baran

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Betrayed by Silence documentary: The reaction

An MPR News radio documentary, reported over the course of a year, found that Catholic leaders had protected abusive priests for decades and played hardball with victims. Reporter Madeleine Baran discussed the project on All Things Considered.

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Hear an MPR special report: How three archbishops hid the truth about abuse

Hear an MPR special report: How three archbishops hid the truth about abuse

Betrayed By Silence: A radio documentary. The exclusive story of how and why three Twin Cities archbishops over decades sustained a cover-up that pitted the power of the church against victims who dared to come forward and tell their stories. Hear the complete documentary by clicking on the link below.

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New lawsuit alleges decades-old abuse by deceased priest

New lawsuit alleges decades-old abuse by deceased priest

The man says he was barely 13 when the Rev. Alphonsus Ferguson first assaulted him. An attorney for the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis said the church has no record of complaints against Ferguson during his time at Guardian Angels Church in Hastings.
by Trisha Volpe

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Investigation of Archbishop John Nienstedt surprises priests, parishioners

Investigation of Archbishop John Nienstedt surprises priests, parishioners

Archbishop John Nienstedt, who has led the archdiocese's response to the clergy sexual abuse scandal for nearly a year, confirmed in a statement Tuesday that he ordered a private investigation into unspecified allegations against himself.
by Madeleine Baran

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Supreme Court birth control ruling: The Minnesota plaintiffs

Eight Minnesota companies were among plaintiffs affected by Monday's Supreme Court ruling that some companies with religious objections can avoid the contraceptives requirement in President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
by Bill Catlin

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