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Religion and Faith

From COVID to QAnon, church makes disinformation training a question of faith

From COVID to QAnon, church makes disinformation training a question of faith

What does it mean to be a Christian and navigate disinformation in the digital age? A Minneapolis church has been exploring this question in a pivotal election year, when falsehoods and conspiracy theories have dominated the political discourse and divided friends and family.
by Catharine Richert

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Black D.C. archbishop's rise marks a historic moment

Black D.C. archbishop's rise marks a historic moment

Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory is set to become the first Black U.S. prelate to assume the rank of cardinal in the Catholic Church, a historic appointment that comes months after nationwide demonstrations against racial injustice.
by The Associated Press

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Pope Francis calls for same-sex civil union law in new documentary

Pope Francis calls for same-sex civil union law in new documentary

"What we have to create is a civil union law. That way they are legally covered," the pope said in an interview in the film “Francesco,” which premiered Wednesday at the Rome Film Festival.
by Sylvia Poggioli, Tom Gjelten and Alex Leff

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Close-knit St. John’s monks seek space to stay safe in pandemic

Close-knit St. John’s monks seek space to stay safe in pandemic

The monks share close quarters. They eat together three times a day and pray together four times a day. And many are still actively involved in teaching and ministry outside the abbey — at the university or in local parishes. When COVID-19 arrived, their close-knit community and collective way of life meant their most vulnerable members would be at risk.
by Kirsti Marohn

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How are religious leaders guiding their congregations through the election?

How are religious leaders guiding their congregations through the election?

Does a person's religion decide their politics? Or is it the other way around? Host Angela Davis tackles that chicken-or-egg question by talking with pastors about how they’re handling this contentious election with their congregations, as well as a social scientist who studies the intersection of religion and politics.
by Angela Davis and Katie Moritz

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Minnesota mosque seeks protection from assault, harassment, firebombing

Minnesota mosque seeks protection from assault, harassment, firebombing

Dar Al Farooq sought federal grants to protect the mosque and school from threats and harassment. The money didn’t come until an assault near the building landed an imam in the hospital.

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Priest named to be bishop by pope resigns after abuse probe

A priest recently tapped by Pope Francis to be made a bishop for a Minnesota diocese has resigned after an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor surfaced before he could take up his post. 
by The Associated Press

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Minn. Catholic schools begin to open their doors for in-person learning

Minn. Catholic schools begin to open their doors for in-person learning

As many public schools prepare for distance learning, some Catholic schools are starting the school year with in-person instruction. School leaders say they’re seeing a boom in enrollment, and they’re implementing new protocols to help protect its students and staff from the coronavirus.
by Myah Christenson

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