Religion and Faith

Op-Ed: Pope Francis and abortion
After seeing Pope Francis in Philadelphia over the weekend, religion professor Anthea Butler writes, "the Pope is taking his church from the culture wars into the streets."
Congressional report: Minnesota top U.S. spot for ISIS recruiting
American officials are losing the battle to stem the flow of ISIS recruits from Minnesota and other states to the Middle East, the House Homeland Security Committee concludes in a new report.
Dalai Lama plans private audience with Minnesota Tibetans
The Dalai Lama plans a private audience with members of Minnesota's Tibetan community on Wednesday in the same city where he has been receiving medical attention since last week.
Pope says goodbye as U.S. trip concludes in Philadelphia
The pontiff's six-day visit to the U.S. came to an end at Philadelphia International Airport, where he met Vice President Biden and delivered a brief farewell to the American cities that hosted him.
The pope, his black Fiat and the symbolism behind it
The Fiat has been the talk of the town, and everyone wants to get a peek. Theologians, however, say the little car packs a whole lot of meaning.
Minnesota's Mary Jo Copeland meets with pope
Among the few Americans granted a private audience with Pope Francis during his visit to the United States is Mary Jo Copeland, who has served the poor and needy in the Twin Cities for decades.
The 10 most political moments in Pope Francis' address to Congress
The speech had something for everyone. It had several lines that might have made members of both parties uncomfortable -- but mostly Republicans.
Pope will address a Congress that's much more Christian than America
Congress members are also more religiously affiliated overall. "Maybe it's because we need the solid grounding and good guidance we get from above," one senator says.
Amaiya Zafar wants to box competitively, and modestly
The 15-year-old loves the sport, but boxing officials say international rules do not allow covering her legs and arms.