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Religion and Faith

Attorney: Lawsuit against Vatican will be long and hard battle

Attorney: Lawsuit against Vatican will be long and hard battle

The Vatican has been served with court papers related to allegations in a sexual abuse case. St. Paul attorney Jeff Anderson said this week he was notified that the papers were successfully filed through official diplomatic channels.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Vatican served with court docs in Wis. abuse case

Vatican served with court docs in Wis. abuse case

The Vatican has been served with court papers stemming from decades-old allegations of sexual abuse against a now-deceased priest at a Wisconsin school for the deaf, attorneys for the accuser and the Vatican said Tuesday.

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Small town's church bell rings in mourning for itself

Small town's church bell rings in mourning for itself

The United Methodist Church in Ceylon will hold its last service on Sunday, a victim of the population decline in rural and southern Minnesota.
by Mark Steil

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To learn about Islam, why not ask a Muslim?

To learn about Islam, why not ask a Muslim?

Congressional hearings and media reports too often focus on the extremes. A more accurate picture is close at hand.
by Hani Hamdan

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Attorney: St. John's abuse suits settled

Attorney: St. John's abuse suits settled

Nine men who filed lawsuits claiming sexual abuse at the hands of monks or priests have reached settlements with St. John's Abbey in Collegeville, the plaintiffs' attorney said Monday.
by Jeff Baenen, Associated Press

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Human cloning ban under review at Legislature

Human cloning ban under review at Legislature

A bill that would make human cloning a crime in Minnesota is back at the state Legislature. Proponents of stem cell research say the bill could hamper research on the roots of disease and potential therapies.

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King: 'Rage and hysteria' over hearing unwarranted

King: 'Rage and hysteria' over hearing unwarranted

A congressional panel investigating homegrown terrorism in America displayed sharp divisions Thursday over how to frame the discussion, reflecting a country still struggling with how best to combat terrorism nearly a decade after the Sept. 11 attacks.

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