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Religion and Faith

Parishes in Minneapolis, Bucha linked as Ukrainian Orthodox Church celebrates holiest of days

Parishes in Minneapolis, Bucha linked as Ukrainian Orthodox Church celebrates holiest of days

The Ukrainian Orthodox church in Bucha, Ukraine, where a mass grave held the remains of civilians killed during the Russian invasion, was built with help from a sister church in Minneapolis. Both congregations are marking Orthodox Easter this weekend — and celebrating the endurance of their faith.
by Tim Nelson

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For many, Easter Sunday marks a return to in-person worship

For many, Easter Sunday marks a return to in-person worship

For many Christians, this weekend marks the first time in three years they will gather in person to celebrate Easter Sunday, a welcome chance to share one of the faith’s holiest days side-by-side with fellow parishioners. On Saturday evening, hundreds of people gathered in the grand Cathedral of St. Paul to observe an Easter Vigil service.
by The Associated Press

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Pope begs forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses

Pope begs forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses

Pope Francis has begged forgiveness for the “deplorable” abuses suffered by Indigenous Peoples in Canada’s residential schools. He says he was “ashamed” and “indignant” at all they had endured.
by The Associated Press

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Christian nationalism is still thriving — and is a force for returning Trump to power

Christian nationalism is still thriving — and is a force for returning Trump to power

Christian nationalism has grown in the past year. Now, some more mainline churches are speaking out against the movement, which they see as opposed to the teachings of Jesus.
by John Burnett

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The big picture: How young people are reshaping spirituality

The big picture: How young people are reshaping spirituality

As we step into a new year, we’re looking to the future of big issues in America. Host Cathy Wurzer talked with researcher Josh Packard about how young people are reshaping the future of religion and spirituality.
by Cathy Wurzer, Kelly Gordon and Alex Cheng

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British man ID'd as hostage-taker at Texas synagogue

British man ID'd as hostage-taker at Texas synagogue

Authorities on Sunday identified a 44-year-old British national as the man who took four people hostage at a Texas synagogue for 10 hours before an FBI SWAT team stormed the building, ending a tense standoff that President Joe Biden called “an act of terror."
by The Associated Press

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