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Hibbing priest arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse

The priest is in jail pending a possible charge for second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a minor between the ages of 13 and 15.
by Madeleine Baran

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Krista Tippett: Where science meets spirituality

Krista Tippett: Where science meets spirituality

MPR News' Kerri Miller talked with On Being host Krista Tippett about the role science plays in her radio program's exploration of spirituality.

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Duluth priest says Pope Francis signed baseball for him

Duluth priest says Pope Francis signed baseball for him

The Rev. Richard Kunst says he asked the pope to sign a baseball in part because it could speak to people who aren't interested in matters of faith.
by The Associated Press

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Man claims Minnesota nun sexually abused him in the '60s

Man claims Minnesota nun sexually abused him in the '60s

Doug Devorak claims Sister Mary Regina Hebig repeatedly fondled him when he was a fifth grader at St. Michael's Catholic School in Madison, Minn. Hebig is no longer alive.
by Curtis Gilbert

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St. John's Abbey settles sex abuse suit

The lawsuit, filed in Stearns County, accused the Rev. Allen Tarlton of abusing a St. John's Preparatory School student in about 1977. It said the abbey knew of abuse allegations against Tarlton and failed to call police or warn students and parents.
by Madeleine Baran

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The intersection of God and guns

The intersection of God and guns

"Guns, like religion, deal with the profound human realities of life, death, will, power, and freedom," says Faith and Firearms researcher Michael Chan.

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After K.C. bishop's resignation, what of Nienstedt?

After K.C. bishop's resignation, what of Nienstedt?

Twin Cities Archbishop John Nienstedt hasn't been charged, but his role in protecting priests invites comparisons to Bishop Robert Finn's case.
by Madeleine Baran

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Listen: The MPR News documentary 'Betrayed by Silence'

Listen: The MPR News documentary 'Betrayed by Silence'

This documentary examines how leaders within the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis shielded priests who sexually abused children, despite decades of public assurances that the Catholic Church was safe.

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