Religion and Faith

April 16, 2019 5:44 AM

Macron wants fire-ravaged Notre Dame rebuilt within 5 years

French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to rebuild the beloved Roman Catholic architectural landmark, and wanted to see it completed within five years.

by The Associated Press

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April 12, 2019 3:41 PM

Pope Benedict breaks 6-year silence to comment on clergy sex abuse scandal

Two popes speaking simultaneously on the most divisive issue facing the church is remarkable. Benedict's letter may well raise concerns that the Vatican can no longer speak with a single voice.

by Tom Gjelten

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April 10, 2019 2:00 PM

Women of Faith: Female atheists embrace skepticism

Only 3 percent of the population identifies as atheist -- and even that small slice is mostly white and male. What does it mean to be a woman and an atheist?

by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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April 7, 2019 4:40 PM

Pastoring a 'purple' church: 'I absolutely bite my tongue sometimes'

In an era of red and blue polarization, purple congregations are increasingly rare and a challenge to maintain. They learn to avoid some subjects to maintain congregational harmony.

by Tom Gjelten

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April 6, 2019 7:25 AM

FBI: N.Y. man threatened to kill Rep. Ilhan Omar

A western New York man has been charged with threatening to kill U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota.

by Associated Press

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April 2, 2019 11:46 AM

Women of faith: Sister Simone Campbell on #NunsToo and the Catholic Church

As women's voices in faith communities become more integral and more influential, we are opening a new series of conversations titled "Women of Faith." Sister Simone Campbell, a Catholic nun and founder of the Network Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, joined MPR News host Kerri Miller.

by Kerri Miller and Jeffrey Bissoy

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March 29, 2019 7:56 PM

Pope issues new edict requiring Vatican officials to report sex abuse allegations

Applicable only to Vatican personnel and diplomats around the world, it is the first unified policy for the protection of children and vulnerable adults. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.

by Vanessa Romo

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March 29, 2019 4:59 PM

Why did the pope refuse to let worshippers kiss his ring? 'Hygiene'

"He wants to avoid the risk of contagion for the people, not for him," Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti told reporters on Thursday.

by Vanessa Romo

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March 27, 2019 1:02 PM

Women of faith: Nadia Bolz-Weber on the church, shame and sex

Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber describes why she thinks the Christian faith is overdue for a sexual reformation.

by Kerri Miller and Marcheta Fornoff

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March 18, 2019 6:32 PM

After years of abuse by priests, #NunsToo are speaking out

A #NunsToo movement has emerged from #MeToo, as Roman Catholic nuns start speaking out about sexual abuse by priests. Cases of rape and forced abortion have begun coming to light.

by Sylvia Poggioli

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