Religion and Faith

February 16, 2016 7:05 AM

Duluth diocese, abuse victims agree to mediation

Mediation is expected to begin May 1 if neither side objects to the appointment of Gregg Zive, a federal judge with experience in diocesan bankruptcy cases, as mediator.

by The Associated Press

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February 14, 2016 6:00 AM

Jesuit Retreat House offers 3 days of silence, rejuvenation

Each weekend, as many as 70 men gather for three days of prayer and meditation near Lake Demontreville. Conducted by the Jesuit order of the Roman Catholic Church, the retreats have been held since 1948.

by The Associated Press

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February 12, 2016 8:17 AM

Will Cuba meeting of pope and patriarch help heal a 1,000-year rift?

The split dates from when Christianity first spread through the Roman Empire. Friday's meeting between Pope Francis and Patriarch Kirill is the culmination of longstanding efforts to promote dialogue.

by Tom Gjelten

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February 10, 2016 10:00 AM

Faith and climate change: A meteorologist's view

Dogma, ideology and money are blocking efforts to address climate change, says Twin Cities meteorologist Paul Douglas.

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February 5, 2016 8:36 AM

Meeting between pope, Russian Orthodox patriarch will be 'first in history'

The Vatican and the Moscow Patriarchate say it's the first meeting between the two leaders whose churches split in the 11th century.

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February 4, 2016 7:24 PM

Abuse allegations 'unsubstantiated' against former St. John's Abbey prior

Last summer, a former student at St. John's Preparatory School alleged sexual abuse by Rev. Thomas Andert more than three decades ago.

by Peter Cox

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February 4, 2016 12:00 PM

Jim Wallis on 'America's Original Sin: Racism and White Privilege'

Public theologian, author and political activist Jim Wallis speaks at the Westminster Town Hall Forum in Minneapolis on February 4th about his new book, "America's Original Sin: Racism, White Privilege and the Bridge to a New America." He is founder and editor-in-chief of Sojourners magazine.

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February 3, 2016 5:12 PM

Obama visits mosque in U.S. for first time during his presidency

The president's visit, which will also include a roundtable with Muslim community members, is intended to "reaffirm the importance of religious freedom" to life in America, the White House says.

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February 3, 2016 12:00 PM

Obama visits mosque in U.S. for first time during his presidency

The president's visit, which will also include a roundtable with Muslim community members, is intended to "reaffirm the importance of religious freedom" to life in America, the White House says.

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February 3, 2016 11:55 AM

As Obama visits a mosque, a look at America's Muslims

Despite prevailing stereotypes, it's a diverse group economically.

by Mark Garrison

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