Religion and Faith

February 16, 2019 8:40 AM

Vatican defrocks former U.S. cardinal McCarrick over sex abuse

Pope Francis has defrocked former U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick after Vatican officials found him guilty of soliciting for sex while hearing confession and sexual crimes against minors and adults, the Holy See said Saturday.

by Associated Press

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February 12, 2019 12:00 AM

A historical documentary: 'The Freed People'

On Abraham Lincoln's birthday, a documentary from the Humankind series.

by MPR News Staff

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February 6, 2019 5:38 AM

Pope Francis acknowledges, for first time, sexual abuse of nuns by priests

In the wake of the #MeToo movement, the Roman Catholic Church is being forced to confront evidence that clergy have sexually abused nuns.

by Richard Gonzales

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February 4, 2019 2:00 PM

'Going home to see family': Twin Cities nonprofit nears 20 years of helping South Africa

For nearly two decades, Father Jim Cassidy has led groups of Minnesotans as they bring supplies to South Africa. "I always describe it to first-timers that I am going home to see family, and I am inviting you to come along to meet cousins that you have not yet met," he says.

by Nina Moini

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February 4, 2019 7:36 AM

Old church demolition saddens, improves Catholic community in Virginia, Minn.

Following more than four years of discussions that involved the whole parish and diocese, it was decided, said the priest, that the space could better serve the growing needs of the parish and school in other ways.

by The Associated Press

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January 29, 2019 12:00 AM

Steven Pinker on the importance of science and reason

Harvard psychology professor Steven Pinker speaks about his newest book, "Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism and Progress."

by MPR News Staff

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January 27, 2019 3:15 PM

ISIS claims responsibility for bombing of Philippines cathedral

Two bombs exploded at a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Philippines during Sunday services. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.

by Serena McMahon

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January 24, 2019 1:40 PM

Provoked by Trump, the religious left is finding its voice

The Trump administration has inspired a new activism on the part of liberal religious groups. Like the Moral Majority of the 1980s, they fear an assault on their most basic Christian values.

by Tom Gjelten

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January 21, 2019 12:00 AM

CNN's Don Lemon gives Minneapolis keynote on MLK Day

And in part two, hear Fox News analyst Juan Williams speaking about his new book, ""What the Hell Do You Have to Lose? Trump's War on Civil Rights."

by MPR News Staff

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January 8, 2019 12:00 AM

Reverend Jesse Jackson calls for return to the moral center

Reverend Jesse Jackson repeats his 1988 call for "common ground and common sense."

by MPR News Staff

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