Religion and Faith

April 8, 2016 5:39 AM

On divorce, contraception, pope calls for more grace, less dogma

On Friday, Pope Francis announced that church leaders around the world should work with couples to determine the best choices for them. He spoke of prioritizing conscience over judgment.

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April 7, 2016 2:16 PM

Archdiocese bankruptcy judge OKs sale of Twin Cities chancery

The sale of the archdiocese headquarters and archbishop's residence on Summit Avenue brings total church property sales to more than $8 million.

by Martin Moylan

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April 7, 2016 12:36 PM

States limit official travel to Mississippi over 'religious freedom' law

Minnesota and four other states, so far, have barred state officials from making nonessential trips to Mississippi after that state signed a law protecting anti-LGBT beliefs.

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April 6, 2016 5:48 PM

Bankrupt archdiocese gets new, higher bid for chancery

A private firm has bid nearly $3.3 million to buy the chancery of the bankrupt Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, offering about $500,000 more than a previous offer from United Properties.

by Martin Moylan

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April 5, 2016 4:26 PM

Local leaders speak against Islamophobia, federal anti-terror program

A diverse group of leaders representing civil rights and religious organizations Tuesday called on Minnesotans to stand against Islamophobia and oppose a federal anti-terror program.

by Mukhtar M. Ibrahim

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April 5, 2016 12:58 PM

Op-Ed: The Quran isn't responsible for Brussels

A Muslim writer and lawyer pushes back against those who claim that the Quran promotes violence.

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April 5, 2016 12:15 PM

Mississippi governor signs 'religious freedom' bill into law

The new law specifically protects religious opposition to same-sex marriage, extramarital sex and transgender people. Gov. Phil Bryant said it "merely reinforces" existing religious freedoms.

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April 2, 2016 11:20 AM

Belgian authorities arrest protesters; airport to reopen

On Sunday, 12 days after the deadly attacks on Brussels, the airport is partially reopening. Meanwhile, authorities are cracking down on protests and named another suspect in a foiled plot on Paris.