Religion and Faith

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.
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.
An attorney for sex abuse victims criticized the archdiocese for not sharing its plans with victims.
Archaeologists scan for ancient burial grounds at Afton park
Archaeologists are scanning the earth in southeast Minnesota to determine whether a proposed $4 million wastewater treatment project might threaten the burial sites.
Two men charged in connection to Tuesday's attacks in Brussels
A third man has been charged in connection with an alleged plot to launch a new attack in Paris. Meanwhile, a "march against fear" planned in Brussels on Sunday has been called off.
Hebda named archbishop of Twin Cities archdiocese
Bernard Hebda will be keeping his job running the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. He takes over May 13 as the next archbishop.
A landmark church in downtown Minneapolis has approved a major expansion plan.
Rev. Robert Fitzpatrick, on leave pending investigations into an allegation that he sexually abused a minor, will return to the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.