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Religion and Faith

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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Archdiocese weighs bankruptcy, but what would it mean?

Archdiocese weighs bankruptcy, but what would it mean?

As three clergy sex abuse trials draw near, a bankruptcy filing could be a logical, if painful, next step for the Twin Cities archdiocese. Here's how it could unfold.
by Martin Moylan

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Documents: Ex-UST leader knew of abuse claim; untrue, school says

Documents: Ex-UST leader knew of abuse claim; untrue, school says

The University of St. Thomas says ex-president Dennis Dease did not know of child sex abuse allegations against the Rev. Michael Keating before late 2013. Newly released documents indicate otherwise.
by Madeleine Baran

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Jaylani Hussein of CAIR-MN on challenges facing state's Muslims

The religious rights nonprofit has had some recent high-profile legal successes and plans to continue its advocacy of equal rights for Muslims.

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Pope announces 20 new cardinals, with homelands from Myanmar to Mexico

Pope announces 20 new cardinals, with homelands from Myanmar to Mexico

Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said no cardinals were chosen from North America because the region is already well represented. The new picks will be installed on Feb. 14.

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A year in the life of the Twin Cities archdiocese

A year in the life of the Twin Cities archdiocese

The story surrounding the Twin Cities archdiocese and its cover-up of clergy sex abuse is far from over.
by Madeleine Baran

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Photos: Reindeer for rent

Photos: Reindeer for rent

Bob Kendall, owner of Kendallville Farm in Glencoe, raises reindeer -- along with the usual cows and horses. Bob and his wife have 15 reindeer, which they rent for parties, events and mall displays.
by Judy Griesedieck

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Pope blasts church bureaucracy, lists 15 'ailments of the Curia'

Pope blasts church bureaucracy, lists 15 'ailments of the Curia'

Pope Francis included 'working too hard,' committing the 'terrorism of gossip' and 'becoming spiritually hardened' on his list, saying church leaders suffer from 'spiritual Alzheimer's.'
by The Associated Press

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St. Cloud faith leaders support Muslim community

St. Cloud faith leaders support Muslim community

Faith leaders met Sunday at the Central Minnesota Islamic Center to discuss four instances of vandalism at the center in one month.
by The Associated Press

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