United Methodists repeal longstanding ban on LGBTQ+ clergyMay 1, 2024 9:25 AMBy The Associated PressUnited Methodist delegates have repealed their church’s longstanding ban on LGBTQ+ clergy with no debate. They removed a rule forbidding “self-avowed practicing homosexuals” from being ordained or appointed as ministers.
Some Jewish U of M students report increased antisemitism amid Gaza demonstrationsApril 26, 2024 5:53 PMBy Matt SepicSome Jewish students at the University of Minnesota say they do not feel safe on campus amid ongoing protests over the war in Gaza.
Play3min 51secSammy McDowell remembered as ‘pillar’ of his north Minneapolis communityApril 24, 2024 4:00 AMBy Regina MedinaHundreds of people celebrated the life of Sammy McDowell on Tuesday night in north Minneapolis. They remembered McDowell as a community champion who made a point to look out for others.
Play3min 48secUnited Methodists will again debate LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex weddingsApril 23, 2024 2:26 PMBy Jason DeRose The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ+ issues.
Concerns over antisemitism rise as Jews begin observing Passover April 23, 2024 4:01 AMBy Jason DeRose Protests on college campuses related to the Israel-Hamas War have many Jews nervous heading into the holiday.
Play2min 26secAt antisemitism hearing, Columbia official tells lawmakers, 'We have a moral crisis'April 17, 2024 5:02 PMBy Elissa Nadworny and Janet W. Lee Columbia University officials answered lawmaker questions about antisemitism on campus. But Wednesday's hearing played out very differently from the 2023 hearing that grabbed so many headlines.
6 in 10 U.S. Catholics are in favor of abortion rights, Pew Research report findsApril 12, 2024 3:47 PMBy Jason DeRose Although the Catholic Church officially opposes abortion, the report says there’s far greater diversity of opinion among laity in the U.S.
At Minneapolis’ Karmel Mall, Muslims prepare to celebrate end of Ramadan with Eid al-FitrApril 9, 2024 6:24 PMBy Feven GerezgiherAs Ramadan concludes, many Muslim Minnesotans flocked to the Lake Street shopping center to prepare for Eid celebrations starting Wednesday.
Play8min 20sec‘Nuns and Nones’ band together for interfaith spiritual conversationsApril 8, 2024 3:06 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Ellen FinnCatholic nuns from the Twin Cities and people who check the box “none” when asked about their religious affiliation have been gathering to talk about their spiritual lives.
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.