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Religion and Faith

St. Paul attorney takes priest abuse fight to Europe

St. Paul attorney takes priest abuse fight to Europe

After filing more than 1,500 lawsuits against alleged pedophile priests in the United States, St. Paul attorney Jeff Anderson is now setting his sights on Europe.
by Laura Yuen

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Milwaukee archdiocese files for Chap 11 bankruptcy

The Catholic Archdiocese of Milwaukee has directed its attorneys to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, saying that pending sexual-abuse lawsuits have left it with financial claims that exceed its means.

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Faith, family, and temptation

Faith, family, and temptation

Author John Reimringer's new novel tells the story of a young priest and his struggle with the vow of celibacy. But beyond being a story about the sacred versus the profane, the author says it's also a love letter to the city of St. Paul.

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Muslims in St. Cloud seek their own cemetery

When 20-year-old Ahmed Ibrahim's father died of a stroke in February, he learned that leaders at the mosque in St. Cloud could not help his family. They ended up burying his father about 60 miles away in Willmar.
by Ambar Espinoza

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Debate: Is Islam a religion of peace?

Debate: Is Islam a religion of peace?

An "Intelligence Squared" debate features two panelists for, and two panelists against, the proposition: Islam is a religion of peace.

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Highlights of the tax package passed by Congress

Highlights of the tax package passed by Congress late Thursday and sent to President Barack Obama. It would cost about $858 billion; most provisions, which were to expire Jan. 1, would be extended for two years, unless noted.

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Group to return same-sex marriage DVDs to archdiocese

Group to return same-sex marriage DVDs to archdiocese

A church campaign that sent tens of thousands of DVDs to Catholic homes in Minnesota to support a ban on same-sex marriage will get some of them back Friday.
by Tim Nelson

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Home church: Fellowship in the living room

Home church: Fellowship in the living room

In the age of megachurches, a growing number of Christians are looking for a more intimate way to connect with God and each other. Enter the home church movement.
by Nikki Tundel

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