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The Vatican says priests can baptize transgender people

The Vatican says priests can baptize transgender people

The statement came in response to a series of questions from bishops seeking guidance on administering the sacraments.
by Jason DeRose

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Rare St. John's Bible editions headed to England

Rare St. John's Bible editions headed to England

It’s been 25 years since St. John’s Abbey and University in Collegeville, Minn., commissioned the first handwritten, hand-illuminated Bible since the invention of the printing press. Now, rare copies of the Bible will be presented to three institutions in the Church of England.
by Kirsti Marohn

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Minneapolis rabbi discusses decision to interrupt president's fundraiser

Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg spoke with MPR News host Tom Crann Thursday about her decision to speak out at the event, and about how she’s navigating disagreement in the Jewish community.
by Tom Crann and Megan Burks

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For some Jewish peace activists, demands for a cease-fire come at a personal cost

For some Jewish peace activists, demands for a cease-fire come at a personal cost

Jewish Americans critical of how Israel and the U.S. are responding to Hamas' attack say they're ostracized by the mainstream U.S. Jewish community. They worry there's no room for dissenting voices.
by Jasmine Garsd

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A rabbi and imam in conversation on how they're counseling their communities

A rabbi and imam in conversation on how they're counseling their communities

The conflict in Israel and Gaza has brought grief and pain to many Jews and Muslims in the U.S. We invited a rabbi and an imam to share how they are counseling their congregations here in the States.
by Ari Shapiro, Karen Zamora and Sarah Handel

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A 6-year-old boy was killed in an anti-Muslim attack in Illinois, authorities say

A 6-year-old boy was killed in an anti-Muslim attack in Illinois, authorities say

A 71-year-old man from Illinois, accused of fatally stabbing a boy and seriously injuring a woman because of their Islamic faith and the Israel-Hamas war, has been charged with a hate crime, authorities said.
by Emma Bowman

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Stillwater pastor on ministry's burnout problem

Stillwater pastor on ministry's burnout problem

Reverend Karna Moskalik talked with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer about the burdens on faith leaders as well as what helps.
by Cathy Wurzer and Alanna Elder

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Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies

Clergy burnout is a growing concern in polarized churches. A summit offers coping strategies

Burnout and deteriorating mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression are affecting religious leaders at a worrisome pace. Clergy have increasingly stepped into the frontlines of care for mental health distress across the country.
by The Associated Press

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