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Religion and Faith

Westboro Baptist Church founder Fred Phelps Sr. dies

Westboro Baptist Church founder Fred Phelps Sr. dies

The Rev. Fred Phelps Sr., whose tiny Westboro Baptist Church has protested outside the funerals of fallen soldiers and celebrities to spread its views about homosexuality and abortion, has died, according to news reports. He was 84.
by Mark Memmott

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Judge orders archdiocese to turn over files on abusive priests

Ramsey County Judge John Van de North ordered church leaders to provide the documents by March 31 to attorneys for a man who said he was abused as a child by the Rev. Thomas Adamson in the mid-1970s. The deadline is two days before his attorneys will question Archbishop John Nienstedt under oath about his handling of abuse claims. Most of the documents will not be sealed.
by Madeleine Baran

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A different kind of pope finishes first year

A different kind of pope finishes first year

Francis has surprised practically everyone with his humility and his informal tastes.

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'A pope for all' keeps Catholics guessing

'A pope for all' keeps Catholics guessing

A year ago today, the world's 1.2 billion Catholics got their first Jesuit pope and the first from the global south. Taking the name Francis, he soon became one of the world's most popular newsmakers.
by Sylvia Poggioli

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Rev. Stan Maslowski tells a story of sex, theft and grace

Rev. Stan Maslowski tells a story of sex, theft and grace

A Twin Cities priest whose sexual urges led him to steal church funds and serve time in the Hennepin County workhouse is calling on his archdiocese to face the clergy sexual abuse crisis more openly.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Ramsey County will not file charges against Archbishop Nienstedt

Ramsey County will not file charges against Archbishop Nienstedt

Ramsey County Attorney John Choi has declined to file charges against Archbishop John Nienstedt, who in December was accused of groping a boy several years ago at a public event.
by Madeleine Baran

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Archdiocese suspends capital campaign, OKs some parish fundraising

Archdiocese suspends capital campaign, OKs some parish fundraising

In a letter to pastors and parish administrators Thursday, the archdiocese said a small number of parishes with significant debt would move ahead in what was once hoped to be a wider capital campaign effort.
by Sasha Aslanian

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Italian publisher launches Pope Francis fan magazine

Italian publisher launches Pope Francis fan magazine

Published by ex-Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi's media empire and looking much like a typical supermarket tabloid, Il Mio Papa includes a pull-out centerfold of a smiling, cassock-clad Francis.

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Court clears way for deposition of Archbishop Nienstedt

In a three-page order issued Wednesday, Chief Judge Edward Cleary denied requests by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis and the Diocese of Winona to block depositions of Nienstedt and former vicar general Kevin McDonough.
by Madeleine Baran

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Hear the Dalai Lama at 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Forum

Hear the Dalai Lama at 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Forum

Hear His Holiness the Dalai Lama's keynote address at the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize Forum in Minneapolis. He spoke on "Faith and Peace Day" March 1st. The Dalai Lama said we are all the same human beings, all 7 billion of us, and there is too much emphasis on our differences. The concept of "we" and "they" creates most of our major problems. The Dalai Lama said there is too much lying, cheating, bullying and killing in the world... when we all want the same right to achieve a happy life. Following his address, the Dalai Lama answered questions from the audience, moderated by MPR's Cathy Wurzer. The event is sponsored by Augsburg College and the University of Minnesota Humphrey School. The Dalai Lama spoke at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The Nobel Peace Prize Forum continues March 7-9th.

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