Religion and Faith

January 6, 2016 2:04 PM

Alabama chief justice orders judges to enforce ban on same-sex marriage

Despite a U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing same-sex marriage, Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy S. Moore has instructed probate judges not to issue licenses to same-sex couples.

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January 4, 2016 9:02 AM

Wisconsin mayor who called Obama a Muslim visits mosque

Superior, Wis., mayor was the guest of honor at a community meal hosted by the Islamic Center of the Twin Ports.

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January 2, 2016 10:00 AM

Saudi Arabia's killing of leading Shiite cleric and 46 others sparks outcry

Saudi Arabia executed 47 people convicted of terrorism Saturday, including prominent Shiite Muslim cleric Nimr al-Nimr, prompting condemnation throughout the Middle East.

by L. Carol Ritchie

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December 23, 2015 9:43 AM

For Muslims in America, new Christmas traditions emerge

For some American Muslims, Christmas is a day to read the Quran's passages about the birth of Jesus -- he's a prophet in Islam, too. For others, it's a day to trim the tree, or just relax.

by Neda Ulaby

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December 21, 2015 6:08 AM

Do Christians and Muslims worship the same god?

A Wheaton College professor was placed on leave for declaring, in a gesture of solidarity, that Christians and Muslims "worship the same God." But do they? The answer may depend on whom you ask.

by Tom Gjelten

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December 19, 2015 5:00 PM

Pope Francis wraps up big year, prepares for 'Year of Mercy'

This year alone, he visited the Central African Republic, issued a major environment document and chaired a contentious meeting of world bishops on family issues. What's next for the Pope?

by Sylvia Poggioli

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December 18, 2015 12:00 PM

A year after son's suicide, parents seek change at St. John's

Ben Spanier's parents say his problems began when he started spending time with a priest at the school.

by Madeleine Baran

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December 18, 2015 9:50 AM

Archdiocese, Ramsey Co. agree to settle civil charges in priest child abuse case

Prosecutors and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis have agreed on a plan that would dismiss civil charges tied to the clergy sex abuse case of former priest Curtis Wehmeyer. Criminal charges against the archdiocese remain in place.

by Jon Collins and Riham Feshir

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December 18, 2015 6:39 AM

Pope Francis will make Mother Teresa a saint

The pontiff issued a decree attributing a second miracle to the founder of the Missionaries of Charity, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.

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December 17, 2015 1:19 PM

N.Y. man pleads guilty to recruiting for ISIS, could face 30-year prison term

More than a year after his arrest on terrorism-related charges, Mufid A. Elfgeeh of Rochester, N.Y. has pleaded guilty to trying to provide material support and resources to ISIS.

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