Religion and Faith

January 20, 2014 10:00 AM

Photos: Beer and hymns for Jesus

When churchgoers at The Gathering begin singing the hymn "Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling," it can come as an invitation to renounce the ways of the world and accept Christ's call to a new life.

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January 20, 2014 10:00 AM

'Softly and tenderly Jesus is calling,' with beer and hymns at The Gathering

Singing hymns while drinking beer might sound like an unusual church event, but a growing number of congregations are turning to the non-traditional approach to lure new members in the Twin Cities and in cities across the country -- and in Fargo.

by Dan Gunderson

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January 19, 2014 12:10 PM

Virginia is quickly emerging as a key in the same-sex marriage fight

This purple state was once perceived as unfriendly and even bordering on hostile to gay rights. That's changed after a seismic political shift in the top three elected offices, from conservative Republicans to liberal Democrats who support gay marriage.

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January 17, 2014 1:09 PM

Document shows Pope Benedict defrocked 400 priests in 2 years

The statistics for 2011-12 represent the first time that the Vatican has provided details on the number of priests who have been defrocked.

by The Associated Press

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January 16, 2014 7:53 AM

Vatican condemns priest sexual abuse 'crimes'

At a U.N. hearing, Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, the Vatican's representative in Geneva, says "such crimes can never be justified" whether committed at home, school, sports activities or in religious organizations and structures.

by The Associated Press

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January 13, 2014 6:40 PM

Duluth City Council expected to pass Homeless Bill of Rights

If approved, the resolution would direct the Duluth Human Rights Commission to draft an ordinance that would prohibit discrimination against the homeless in education, employment, public services, public accommodations and other areas.

by Dan Kraker

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January 13, 2014 11:31 AM

Pope: Abortion is evidence of 'the throwaway culture'

Pope Francis, criticized by some conservative Catholics as not speaking out forcefully against abortion, said Monday that the practice is "horrific" and evidence of "the throwaway culture."

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January 12, 2014 4:06 PM

Pope names new cardinals, none from the U.S.

Francis elevated archbishops from the Ivory Coast, Brazil, Argentina, Nicaragua, Chile and Haiti. They are in keeping with his message of ministering to the poor.

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January 11, 2014 2:05 PM

Twin Cities, Winona church leaders seek delay in naming more accused Catholic priests

The lawyers have asked Ramsey County Judge John Van de North to suspend the Feb. 5 deadline for the disclosure of the names of priests accused since 2004. In separate court filings, they argued that the judge's order went too far and could harm the reputations of falsely accused priests.

by Madeleine Baran

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January 6, 2014 5:37 PM

New Ulm diocese asks judge to dismiss public nuisance claim

During a hearing on Monday, officials from the Diocese of New Ulm told the judge that the list should remain secret. They moved to dismiss a nuisance claim that demands the diocese disclose the names.

by Elizabeth Baier

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