Religion and Faith

Archdiocese needs $40M for sex abuse settlement. Here's where it's looking
Twin Cities archdiocese leaders are crafting a plan expected to lean on budget cuts, money from three schools and the generosity of parish Catholics to pay the uninsured settlement balance. Layoffs are also possible.
For Ramadan, more Muslims shape diets around physical and mental health
A growing number of Muslim food bloggers and dietitians say that fitness and spirituality go hand in hand, and are sharing tips to encourage mindfulness in food choices to keep from overindulging.
Twin Cities parishes react to archdiocese's $210 million settlement with abuse survivors
The Twin Cities Catholic community reacted this weekend to news that the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis reached a $210 million settlement with survivors of sexual abuse by priests.
Q&A: Law professor sheds light on Twin Cities archdiocese bankruptcy settlement
Jonathan Lipson, a professor of law at Temple University in Philadelphia with expertise in diocesan bankruptcies, spoke with us about what to expect as the Twin Cities archdiocese settlement process moves forward.