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Religion and Faith

Is getting a divorce too easy?

Is getting a divorce too easy?

A recent New York Times "Room for Debate" takes a look at divorces and whether the process should be harder to deter people from breaking off marriages too easily.

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Lawrence Wright on Scientology, 'Going Clear'

Lawrence Wright on Scientology, 'Going Clear'

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Lawrence Wright takes a look at the religion through a number of characters, exposing some of the inner workings of the organization.

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Pope's mission to revive faith clouded by scandal

Pope's mission to revive faith clouded by scandal

Benedict XVI always cast himself as the reluctant pope, a shy bookworm who preferred solitary walks in the Alps to the public glare and the majesty of Vatican pageantry. But once in office, he never shied from charting the Catholic Church on the course he thought it needed -- a determination reflected in his stunning announcement Monday that he would be the first pope to resign since 1415.

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St. Thomas' female president reflects trends in Catholic education

St. Thomas' female president reflects trends in Catholic education

University of St. Thomas trustees have broken with tradition and named as woman as president-elect. Every previous president in the 128-year history of the school has been a Catholic priest.
by Alex Friedrich

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African papal contender wants change

African papal contender wants change

One of Africa's brightest hopes to be the next pope, Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson, says the time is right for a pontiff from the developing world, and that he's up for the job "if it's the will of God."

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Pope's mission to revive faith clouded by scandal

Pope's mission to revive faith clouded by scandal

Once in office, Benedict never shied from charting the Catholic Church on the course he thought it needed -- a determination reflected in his stunning announcement Monday that he would be the first pope to resign since 1415.

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Pope's resignation surprises Minn. Catholics

Pope's resignation surprises Minn. Catholics

Pope Benedict XVI's surprise decision to step down for health reasons prompted both disappointment and hope among the Catholic faithful in Minnesota.
by Tim Nelson

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