Religion and Faith

October 18, 2014 3:45 PM

Vatican bishops scrap opening to gays, divorced members

The move is seen as a sign of deep division in the ranks of the bishops.

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

October 14, 2014 7:33 AM

Vatican report expresses more tolerance for gays, unmarried couples

While the report embraces Pope Francis's call for a more merciful church, it does not reflect any change regarding the church's official stances on homosexual acts.

by Chris Hopkins

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

October 13, 2014 8:40 AM

Priest sex abuse lawsuit settlement reached in Twin Cities, Winona

The settlement will include an agreement for how church officials will handle future allegations of abuse, according to a source with knowledge of the announcement.

by Madeleine Baran

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

October 7, 2014 7:33 PM

Bankruptcy could help Winona diocese avoid sex abuse lawsuits

A bankruptcy filing would make the Winona diocese the first in the state, and at least the 12th in the US to seek bankruptcy protection.

by Martin Moylan

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

October 7, 2014 5:23 PM

Univ. of St. Thomas: Officials unaware of Keating sex abuse claim

Top university leaders didn't know of a sex abuse complaint against the Rev. Michael Keating, according to a university-funded probe. Keating resigned his St. Thomas teaching post in September.

by Madeleine Baran

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

October 5, 2014 2:38 PM

Vatican Synod tests the Pope's vision of a more merciful Church

Not since the landmark Second Vatican Council half a century ago has a church meeting raised so much hope among progressive Catholics -- and so much apprehension among conservatives.

by Sylvia Poggioli

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

October 2, 2014 6:09 PM

Deceased Robbinsdale priest accused of sexual abuse

A new lawsuit alleges that the late Rev. Ramon Buckley sexually assaulted a boy more than 30 years ago.

by Madeleine Baran

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

September 30, 2014 4:33 PM

Expel or engage? Mosques seek new ways to end terror recruiting

Experts increasingly worry expelling radicals from mosques may plant the seeds for even more radicalism.

by Laura Yuen

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

September 28, 2014 1:01 PM

In the rural West, 'Roving Rabbis' reach isolated Jews

The rabbis keep a list of Jews they know about in these small towns. Often, people request a visit -- or their family elsewhere requests one for them.

by Stina Sieg