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Religion and Faith

The sting that cuts through numbness: Horseradish on pandemic Passover tables

The sting that cuts through numbness: Horseradish on pandemic Passover tables

Horseradish will be on many Seder tables for the start of Passover, symbolizing the bitterness ancient Hebrews experienced during slavery in Egypt. Harshness and pain isn't a feeling many people need much help accessing right now, on this second pandemic Passover.
by Deena Prichep

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Capacity limits lift this weekend for houses of worship across the state

Capacity limits lift this weekend for houses of worship across the state

This will be the first weekend that houses of worship around the state will be allowed to operate with no capacity limits. Morning Edition Host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Pastor Corey Fuhrman of First Lutheran Church in Bemidji about his plans.

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COVID reflections: How the pandemic has changed the work of hospital chaplains

The places we used to gather, by hospital beds and in houses of worship, have been largely closed to visitors in the pandemic. That’s made for an unimaginable year for hospital chaplains working on the front lines.
by Cathy Wurzer

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Pope Francis visits Iraqi region where cities and lives were shattered by ISIS

Pope Francis visits Iraqi region where cities and lives were shattered by ISIS

The pope spent the third day of his visit in the north of the country, where the Christian population is dwindling. He also prayed for the ethnic minority Yazidis, who were brutally targeted by ISIS.
by Alice Fordham

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Pope Francis begins historic visit to Iraq

Pope Francis begins historic visit to Iraq

The pontiff arrived at Baghdad International Airport where he was greeted by the prime minister. During his four-day visit, Francis will focus on Iraq's ancient but dwindling Christian community.
by Alice Fordham

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