Religion and Faith

August 21, 2010 7:12 PM

New US Catholic missal to debut in November 2011

It's the first significant change in the English translation since the Mass was first celebrated in English after Vatican II in the 1960s.

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August 21, 2010 6:51 PM

The ELCA: A church divided, together

We explore the effect of the August 21, 2009 vote allowing gay pastors to serve as clergy in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, through the stories of Lutherans in the Public Insight Network.

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August 19, 2010 5:15 PM

After a year of contention, this Lutheran longed for community

She supported the churchwide assembly's vote on ordination for gays and lesbians, but the leadership of her congregation didn't.

by Alice Reuter

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August 17, 2010 5:00 AM

Lutheran church revisits bilingual past for Sudanese immigrants

About a century ago, the founders of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Cloud prayed and sang in their first language: Norwegian. But today a different foreign language emanates from the church.

by Ambar Espinoza

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August 13, 2010 11:49 AM

Muslim holiday falls near September 11 this year; leaders fear backlash

Eid al-Fitr, a joyous holiday marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan, this year falls around Sept. 11.

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August 9, 2010 1:50 PM

Muslim groups ask Pawlenty to reverse on NYC mosque

Several Muslim groups are asking Gov. Tim Pawlenty to withdraw comments opposing the building of a mosque near ground zero.

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August 6, 2010 5:22 PM

Electrolux, Muslim workers settle dispute over Ramadan

Electrolux has settled a religious accommodation complaint filed against the freezer manufacturer's St. Cloud plant.

by Ambar Espinoza and Madeleine Baran

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August 6, 2010 3:00 PM

Church aims to bring peace to crime-ridden neighborhood

A majority of the 32 homicides in Minneapolis this year have occurred on the city's north side. With each shooting comes more concern that no one can bring peace to the neighborhoods that need it most. But one north side church has a plan to do just that.

by Brandt Williams

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August 3, 2010 9:09 AM

Minneapolis pastor discusses struggles with same-sex attraction, plans return to pulpit

A conservative Lutheran pastor in Minneapolis who has preached against homosexuality said Monday that he has been attracted to men for decades, and plans to discuss his struggles on a nationally televised religious program.

by Madeleine Baran