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Cathedral of St. Paul celebrates centennial

Cathedral of St. Paul celebrates centennial

Sunday marks the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, and the Cathedral is marking the occasion by opening of a year of celebration for one of Minnesota's most iconic buildings.
by Tim Nelson

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Bruce Feiler on new PBS show 'Sacred Journeys'

Bruce Feiler on new PBS show 'Sacred Journeys'

Two hundred million people go on pilgrimages each year, and in his new program on PBS, Bruce Feiler goes on six.

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What's next for Twin Cities Archdiocese?

What's next for Twin Cities Archdiocese?

How will the process play out here compared to in other archdiocese around the country? What does it mean for parishes and schools?
by Madeleine Baran

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Judge overseeing church bankruptcy orders mediation

Judge overseeing church bankruptcy orders mediation

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Robert Kressel expressed concern about the length and cost of other church bankruptcies and is hoping to encourage a relatively quick and inexpensive settlement.
by Martin Moylan

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A look at calls to reform Islam

A look at calls to reform Islam

Many Muslims and religious scholars responded to the Paris terrorist attack by pointing out passages of the Quran that denounce revenge and violence.

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After bankruptcy filing, Twin Cities Catholics reflect

After bankruptcy filing, Twin Cities Catholics reflect

Two days after the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis filed for bankruptcy protection, Twin Cities Catholics attended Sunday Masses, many wondering what happens next.
by Peter Cox

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Nienstedt: Bankruptcy best path for clergy sex abuse claims

Nienstedt: Bankruptcy best path for clergy sex abuse claims

Chapter 11 lets the archdiocese reorganize its troubled finances as it confronts clergy sex abuse costs. The archbishop says assets may need to be sold. Critics say bankruptcy won't protect kids.
by Martin Moylan and Madeleine Baran

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The archdiocese has filed for bankruptcy. Now what?

The archdiocese has filed for bankruptcy. Now what?

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. But what does that mean? And what will it mean for local parishes, schools and parishioners?
by MPR News Staff

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