The Vatican says surrogacy and gender theory are ‘grave threats’ to human dignityApril 8, 2024 11:43 AMBy Jason DeRose A document called “Infinite Dignity” details what the Vatican sees as grave violations of dignity. Poverty, war and the abuse of migrants lead the list.
Photos: Deaf community celebrates Ramadan with iftar mealMarch 31, 2024 2:33 PMBy MPR News StaffAt a celebration during the holy month of Ramadan, community members gathered Saturday for an iftar to connect with the Deaf community and learn about culturally and linguistically appropriate services, all while enjoying good food and company.
Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over blustery Easter Sunday MassMarch 31, 2024 4:44 AMBy The Associated PressPope Francis overcame concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass, leading tens of thousands of people in a flower-decked St. Peter's Square.
What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?March 23, 2024 10:17 AMHoli is the Hindu festival of colors, which is celebrated to mark the start of spring in India, Nepal and the diaspora.
The ultimate green burial? Human composting lets you replenish the earth after deathMarch 22, 2024 8:14 AMBy April Dembosky Only seven states have legalized human composting as a burial practice. That's why 29 percent of the bodies brought to Recompose, a composting facility in Seattle, come from out of state.
Despite church prohibitions, Catholics still choose IVF to have children March 22, 2024 4:00 AMBy Jason DeRose Religions hold a variety of views toward IVF. Catholicism has one of the strongest negative judgments against the practice. Yet many in the church still use the procedure in order to have children.
Play45min 27secMinnesota chaplains on their changing ‘spiritual caregiver’ rolesMarch 20, 2024 9:03 AMBy Angela Davis and Maja BeckstromMPR News host Angela Davis talked with three chaplains about the work they do and how it’s changing.
Play12min 27secThe allure of spiritual life draws more Minnesotans to IslamMarch 18, 2024 2:16 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Ellen FinnAs a whole, many Americans are leaving religious life behind. However, there is a surge of new and lapsed Muslims giving spirituality a second chance.
Play8min 32secA Scandia pastor struggled with his own mental health, then used his story to help congregantsMarch 12, 2024 1:56 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Ellen FinnPastor Seth Perry started a program at Elim Lutheran Church to combat mental health stigma.
India announces steps to implement a citizenship law that excludes MuslimsMarch 11, 2024 5:10 PMBy The Associated PressPrime Minister Narendra Modi's government announced rules to implement a 2019 citizenship law that excludes Muslims, weeks before the Hindu nationalist leader seeks a third term in office.