Religion and Faith

February 14, 2023 4:00 AM

More than half of Republicans support Christian nationalism according to a new survey

Christian nationalism has been seen as outside the mainstream. But new data from the Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institute indicates it's more common than many think.

by Ashley Lopez

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February 11, 2023 3:56 PM

Minnesota Buddhist temple opens up sacred dance troupe

This winter, the Buddhist temple of Watt Munisotaram is trying something new to draw in younger faithful – an open enrollment call for its sacred dance troupe.

by The Associated Press

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February 9, 2023 1:14 PM

Church of England OKs blessings for same-sex couples, but it still won't marry them

Same-sex couples still can't marry in the church, but clergy can now choose to confer blessings on a civil marriage or partnership. The decision came after a vigorous debate.

by Bill Chappell

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February 3, 2023 4:00 AM

Columbia Heights students mark World Hijab Day

A group of students at Columbia Heights High School came up with a unique way to mark World Hijab Day, giving their peers a chance to ask questions about the traditional head covering or even try one on.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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January 30, 2023 5:08 AM

An explosion at a Pakistan mosque leaves many dead and injured

A powerful blast struck on Monday inside a mosque in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing more than 18 people and wounding more than 70 worshippers, officials said.

by Abdul Sattar

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January 11, 2023 5:23 PM

Hamline student, former instructor at center of debate over religion, academic freedom speak out

Two people at the center of the controversy at Hamline University over academic freedom that has gained international attention spoke Wednesday about how the incident has impacted their lives.

by Nina Moini

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January 5, 2023 6:16 PM

St. Paul resident reflects on his time covering Pope Benedict XVI for Catholic News Service

Many believe Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who died Saturday, mishandled the clergy sexual abuse scandal. But John Thavis, who was the Rome bureau chief for Catholic News Service during Benedict’s papacy, says his record is more nuanced. And he says it was music that could stir the stubbornly straight-faced pontiff.

by Emily Bright and Megan Burks

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January 5, 2023 4:28 AM

Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral celebrated by pope

Bells tolled Thursday for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who made history by retiring, as thousands of mourners packed St. Peter's Square.

by The Associated Press

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January 1, 2023 1:40 PM

Minn. masses planned to memorialize Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

Memorial masses are planned in Minneapolis and St. Paul to honor Benedict, who died Saturday morning.

by MPR News Staff

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December 31, 2022 5:41 AM

Retired Pope Benedict XVI dies at 95

He is remembered as a staunch conservative who opposed modernizing reforms and as the first pope to step down since the 15th century.

by Sylvia Poggioli

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