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Religion and Faith

St. Paul's Monastery celebrates 75 years of hospitality, service

St. Paul's Monastery celebrates 75 years of hospitality, service

St Paul’s Monastery in St. Paul is celebrating its 75th anniversary this weekend. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer speaks with SubPrioress Sister Linda Soler more about the monastery’s past, present and plans for the future.
by Cathy Wurzer and Emily Bright

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Southern Baptists say no to women pastors, uphold expulsion of Saddleback megachurch

Southern Baptists say no to women pastors, uphold expulsion of Saddleback megachurch

The Southern Baptist Convention upheld the removal of two churches for having women as pastors. The nearly 13,000 voters, called "messengers," voted overwhelmingly to uphold the churches' removals.
by Jason DeRose

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To rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof, carpenters use centuries-old techniques

To rebuild Notre Dame's fire-ravaged roof, carpenters use centuries-old techniques

When fire engulfed the Paris landmark in 2019, the intricate maze of medieval beams supporting the roof fell to the cathedral floor. Experts are working to restore the church by the end of 2024.
by Eleanor Beardsley

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Survey: Americans hold mixed views on LGBTQ+ policies in schools

Survey: Americans hold mixed views on LGBTQ+ policies in schools

A new survey from American Public Media and the McCourtney Institute for Democracy finds the majority of Americans support teachers displaying photos of same-sex partners in the classroom, but don’t want students discussing books with LGBTQ+ themes.
by Elizabeth Shockman

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Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93

Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93

Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson has died. He had an enormous impact on American politics and religion. Robertson turned a tiny Virginia television station into the far-reaching Christian Broadcasting Network, where he hosted the flagship “700 Club” show for half a century.
by The Associated Press

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Why you might notice more religious groups at Pride celebrations this year

Why you might notice more religious groups at Pride celebrations this year

Some people of faith are organizing a pushback against the wave of anti-LGBTQ rights legislation making its way through state houses this year. They're calling it Faith for Pride.
by Jason DeRose

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After recent mosque attacks, religious and city leaders discuss options

After recent mosque attacks, religious and city leaders discuss options

Vandalism and arson attacks on Minnesota mosques in recent months have some in the Muslim community worried about safety. Religious and city leaders in the Twin Cities gathered Tuesday night to discuss plans to protect houses of worship.
by Sarah Thamer

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