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Thousands rally in France to oppose recent anti-Semitic acts

Thousands rally in France to oppose recent anti-Semitic acts

Rallies against anti-Semitism attracted crowds of thousands in Paris and other French cities Tuesday following a series of aggressive acts with Jewish targets, including a cemetery where about 80 gravestones were spray-painted with swastikas overnight.
by Associated Press

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The American church's complicity in racism

The American church's complicity in racism

For centuries, racism flourished in the American church. Has anything really changed? Jemar Tisby, the author of the new book "The Color of Compromise" says no. He believes white supremacy is still alive in the church. It's just gone underground.
by Kerri Miller and Kelly Gordon

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Vatican defrocks former U.S. cardinal McCarrick over sex abuse

Vatican defrocks former U.S. cardinal McCarrick over sex abuse

Pope Francis has defrocked former U.S. Cardinal Theodore McCarrick after Vatican officials found him guilty of soliciting for sex while hearing confession and sexual crimes against minors and adults, the Holy See said Saturday.
by Associated Press

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A historical documentary: 'The Freed People'

A historical documentary: 'The Freed People'

On Abraham Lincoln's birthday, a documentary from the Humankind series.
by MPR News Staff

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'Going home to see family': Twin Cities nonprofit nears 20 years of helping South Africa

'Going home to see family': Twin Cities nonprofit nears 20 years of helping South Africa

For nearly two decades, Father Jim Cassidy has led groups of Minnesotans as they bring supplies to South Africa. "I always describe it to first-timers that I am going home to see family, and I am inviting you to come along to meet cousins that you have not yet met," he says.
by Nina Moini

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Old church demolition saddens, improves Catholic community in Virginia, Minn.

Following more than four years of discussions that involved the whole parish and diocese, it was decided, said the priest, that the space could better serve the growing needs of the parish and school in other ways.
by The Associated Press

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Steven Pinker on the importance of science and reason

Steven Pinker on the importance of science and reason

Harvard psychology professor Steven Pinker speaks about his newest book, "Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism and Progress."
by MPR News Staff

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ISIS claims responsibility for bombing of Philippines cathedral

ISIS claims responsibility for bombing of Philippines cathedral

Two bombs exploded at a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Philippines during Sunday services. The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for the attack.
by Serena McMahon

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Provoked by Trump, the religious left is finding its voice

Provoked by Trump, the religious left is finding its voice

The Trump administration has inspired a new activism on the part of liberal religious groups. Like the Moral Majority of the 1980s, they fear an assault on their most basic Christian values.
by Tom Gjelten

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