Religion and Faith

November 16, 2016 12:56 PM

Entering religious life doesn't mean leaving the world behind

Kristen Daniels is an independent 25-year-old considering becoming a Catholic nun. She spoke with Sister Donna Del Santo, who resisted taking her vows at first, but felt at home once she did.

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November 16, 2016 12:46 AM

Amid hate crimes after Trump's election, Muslims remain resilient

One mosque in central New Jersey is trying to figure out its place in the community -- and in America -- after the election of Donald Trump.

by Joel Rose

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November 15, 2016 1:28 PM

Archdiocese adds money for abuse victims to bankruptcy plan

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has filed an updated bankruptcy plan with more money for victims of clerical sexual abuse.

by Associated Press

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November 3, 2016 1:37 PM

At the U, some push hate crime probe after Muslim student group sign vandalized

The word "ISIS" was spray painted on a sign for the Muslim Student Association on the Washington Avenue Bridge the U of M campus.

by Peter Cox

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November 2, 2016 1:43 PM

Evangelicals consider whether God really cares how they vote

Many U.S. Christians have struggled this year with what faith means when it comes time to make political choices, and even whether faith and politics should mix.

by Tom Gjelten

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November 1, 2016 10:29 AM

In show of unity, Pope Francis marks 500th anniversary of Protestant Reformation

Pope Francis is kicking off a yearlong commemoration of the split between Catholics and Lutherans by calling for Christians to stand together against persecution.

by Rebecca Hersher

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November 1, 2016 12:00 AM

State Dept.'s rep to Muslim communities talks diplomacy

Shaarik Zafar, the U.S Department of State's Special Representative to Muslim Communities, spoke in Minneapolis Tuesday evening.

by MPR News Staff

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October 27, 2016 12:00 AM

Experts uncover hidden layers of Jesus' tomb site

A restoration team has peeled away a marble layer for the first time in centuries in an effort to reach what it believes is the original rock surface where Jesus' body was laid.

by Associated Press

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October 26, 2016 12:00 AM

Westminster Town Hall Forum: choices and the end of life

Retired Episcopal bishop Gene Robinson speaks at the Westminster Town Hall Forum about expanding choices for people who are dying to ensure comfort, dignity and control at the end of life.

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October 25, 2016 4:00 AM

Anti-Islam speakers urge rural MN crowds to prepare for Muslim attack

At dozens of rural churches and schools, speakers have warned crowds about refugees and called on them to oppose Muslims where they live.

by John Enger

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