Religion and Faith

April 18, 2023 5:49 AM

Who bears the burden, and how much, when religious employees refuse Sabbath work?

The Supreme Court hears arguments in an important case that pits religious employees against others who have to pick up the slack on Sundays.

by Nina Totenberg

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April 13, 2023 2:04 PM

Mosque call to prayer broadcasts approved by Minneapolis City Council

The Minneapolis City Council voted Thursday morning to amend the city's noise ordinance to allow mosques to broadcast the call to prayer five times a day.

by MPR News Staff

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April 9, 2023 8:38 AM

In the pope's Easter address, a call to pray for Ukrainians, Russians and refugees

Pope Francis, along with dozens of prelates and tens of thousands of faithful, celebrated Easter Mass in a flower-adorned St. Peter's Square.

by The Associated Press

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April 2, 2023 6:51 AM

Pope Francis has marked Palm Sunday in the Vatican square following his hospital stay

Pope Francis opened the celebration Mass in St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, presiding at his first ceremony after his hospital stay for bronchitis.

by The Associated Press

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March 2, 2023 4:00 AM

What's next for the Southern Baptist Convention after it ousted 5 female-led churches?

The Southern Baptist Convention's Executive Committee ousted the churches for having female pastors. What's behind the decision is unclear, but the move has been criticized inside and outside the SBC.

by Jaclyn Diaz

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February 14, 2023 4:00 AM

More than half of Republicans support Christian nationalism according to a new survey

Christian nationalism has been seen as outside the mainstream. But new data from the Public Religion Research Institute and the Brookings Institute indicates it's more common than many think.

by Ashley Lopez

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February 11, 2023 3:56 PM

Minnesota Buddhist temple opens up sacred dance troupe

This winter, the Buddhist temple of Watt Munisotaram is trying something new to draw in younger faithful – an open enrollment call for its sacred dance troupe.

by The Associated Press

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February 9, 2023 1:14 PM

Church of England OKs blessings for same-sex couples, but it still won't marry them

Same-sex couples still can't marry in the church, but clergy can now choose to confer blessings on a civil marriage or partnership. The decision came after a vigorous debate.

by Bill Chappell

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February 3, 2023 4:00 AM

Columbia Heights students mark World Hijab Day

A group of students at Columbia Heights High School came up with a unique way to mark World Hijab Day, giving their peers a chance to ask questions about the traditional head covering or even try one on.

by Elizabeth Shockman

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January 30, 2023 5:08 AM

An explosion at a Pakistan mosque leaves many dead and injured

A powerful blast struck on Monday inside a mosque in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar, killing more than 18 people and wounding more than 70 worshippers, officials said.

by Abdul Sattar

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