Religion and Faith

April 12, 2024 3:47 PM

6 in 10 U.S. Catholics are in favor of abortion rights, Pew Research report finds

Although the Catholic Church officially opposes abortion, the report says there’s far greater diversity of opinion among laity in the U.S.

by Jason DeRose

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April 9, 2024 6:24 PM

At Minneapolis’ Karmel Mall, Muslims prepare to celebrate end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr

As Ramadan concludes, many Muslim Minnesotans flocked to the Lake Street shopping center to prepare for Eid celebrations starting Wednesday.

by Feven Gerezgiher

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April 8, 2024 3:06 PM

‘Nuns and Nones’ band together for interfaith spiritual conversations

Catholic nuns from the Twin Cities and people who check the box “none” when asked about their religious affiliation have been gathering to talk about their spiritual lives.

by Cathy Wurzer and Ellen Finn

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April 8, 2024 11:43 AM

The Vatican says surrogacy and gender theory are ‘grave threats’ to human dignity

A document called “Infinite Dignity” details what the Vatican sees as grave violations of dignity. Poverty, war and the abuse of migrants lead the list.

by Jason DeRose

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March 31, 2024 2:33 PM

Photos: Deaf community celebrates Ramadan with iftar meal

At a celebration during the holy month of Ramadan, community members gathered Saturday for an iftar to connect with the Deaf community and learn about culturally and linguistically appropriate services, all while enjoying good food and company.

by MPR News Staff

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March 31, 2024 4:44 AM

Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over blustery Easter Sunday Mass

Pope Francis overcame concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass, leading tens of thousands of people in a flower-decked St. Peter's Square.

by The Associated Press

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March 23, 2024 10:17 AM

What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?

Holi is the Hindu festival of colors, which is celebrated to mark the start of spring in India, Nepal and the diaspora.

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March 22, 2024 8:14 AM

The ultimate green burial? Human composting lets you replenish the earth after death

Only seven states have legalized human composting as a burial practice. That's why 29 percent of the bodies brought to Recompose, a composting facility in Seattle, come from out of state.

by April Dembosky

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March 22, 2024 4:00 AM

Despite church prohibitions, Catholics still choose IVF to have children

Religions hold a variety of views toward IVF. Catholicism has one of the strongest negative judgments against the practice. Yet many in the church still use the procedure in order to have children.

by Jason DeRose

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March 20, 2024 9:03 AM

Minnesota chaplains on their changing ‘spiritual caregiver’ roles

MPR News host Angela Davis talked with three chaplains about the work they do and how it’s changing.

by Angela Davis and Maja Beckstrom

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Religion and Faith

6 in 10 U.S. Catholics are in favor of abortion rights, Pew Research report finds

At Minneapolis’ Karmel Mall, Muslims prepare to celebrate end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr

‘Nuns and Nones’ band together for interfaith spiritual conversations

The Vatican says surrogacy and gender theory are ‘grave threats’ to human dignity

Photos: Deaf community celebrates Ramadan with iftar meal

Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over blustery Easter Sunday Mass

What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?

The ultimate green burial? Human composting lets you replenish the earth after death

Despite church prohibitions, Catholics still choose IVF to have children

Minnesota chaplains on their changing ‘spiritual caregiver’ roles

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