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Religion and Faith

Bari Weiss speaks at St. Olaf about her book, 'How to Fight Anti-Semitism'

Bari Weiss speaks at St. Olaf about her book, 'How to Fight Anti-Semitism'

Former Wall Street Journal and New York Times journalist Bari Weiss speaks at the St. Olaf College Institute for Freedom and Community about the ideas in her book, “How to Fight Anti-Semitism.”
by MPR News Staff

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In Easter message, Pope Francis urges broad access to vaccines and an end to conflicts

In Easter message, Pope Francis urges broad access to vaccines and an end to conflicts

"Everyone requires assistance and has the right to have access to necessary care," Pope Francis said. "This is even more evident in these times where all of us are called to combat the pandemic, and vaccines are an essential tool in this fight."
by Jeannette Muhammad

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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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Rain gardens help Minneapolis’ first ‘eco-mosque’ control flooding

Rain gardens help Minneapolis’ first ‘eco-mosque’ control flooding

Climate change means wetter springs for Minnesota. One north Minneapolis mosque is using rain gardens to manage water and keep rivers clean.

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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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Vatican excludes gay union blessing

Vatican excludes gay union blessing

The Vatican decreed Monday that the Catholic Church cannot bless same-sex unions.
by The Associated Press

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Faith leaders divided over bill protecting LGBTQ people

Faith leaders divided over bill protecting LGBTQ people

Some religious groups fear the Equality Act could undermine the freedom to exercise traditional faith beliefs. Other denominations say anti-LGBTQ discrimination cannot be tolerated.
by Tom Gjelten

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