Religion and Faith

May 17, 2023 4:00 AM

The faithful see both crisis and opportunity as churches close across the country

The sharp uptick in the number of younger Americans with no religious affiliation is driving a seismic shift that is leaving sometimes shattered congregations in its wake.

by Scott Neuman

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May 16, 2023 5:22 AM

The importance of religion in the lives of Americans is shrinking

The importance of religion in the lives of Americans is on the decline. That's according to a new report from the Public Religion Research Institute.

by Jason DeRose

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April 26, 2023 7:00 AM

Twin Cities congregations stand together following mosque fire

Fire crews responded to a fire at Masjid Al Rahma mosque on Monday evening, just one day after another fire at the 24 Mall mosque located minutes away.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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April 21, 2023 3:29 PM

This year's Eid al-Fitr arrives with several firsts

Today marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr for many Minnesotans. And this year, there were some notable differences. Many school districts gave students the day off for the first time, while a special service was offered for new arrivals from Afghanistan.

by Tom Crann and Ngoc Bui

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April 18, 2023 4:36 PM

Supreme Court conservatives seem divided in major religion case

The justices heard arguments Tuesday in a case about how far employers must go to accommodate the religious views of their employees.

by Nina Totenberg

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April 18, 2023 5:49 AM

Who bears the burden, and how much, when religious employees refuse Sabbath work?

The Supreme Court hears arguments in an important case that pits religious employees against others who have to pick up the slack on Sundays.

by Nina Totenberg

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April 13, 2023 2:04 PM

Mosque call to prayer broadcasts approved by Minneapolis City Council

The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday morning to amend the city's noise ordinance to allow mosques to broadcast the call to prayer five times a day.

by MPR News Staff

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April 9, 2023 8:38 AM

In the pope's Easter address, a call to pray for Ukrainians, Russians and refugees

Pope Francis, along with dozens of prelates and tens of thousands of faithful, celebrated Easter Mass in a flower-adorned St. Peter's Square.

by The Associated Press

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April 2, 2023 6:51 AM

Pope Francis has marked Palm Sunday in the Vatican square following his hospital stay

Pope Francis opened the celebration Mass in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, presiding at his first ceremony after his hospital stay for bronchitis.

by The Associated Press

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March 2, 2023 4:00 AM

What's next for the Southern Baptist Convention after it ousted 5 female-led churches?

The Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee ousted the churches for having female pastors. What's behind the decision is unclear, but the move has been criticized inside and outside the SBC.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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