Religion and Faith

Joyful noise: National Baptist Convention hits the high notes in Mpls.
The National Baptist Convention, the nation's largest predominantly black Christian organization, wraps up its weeklong annual gathering Friday in Minneapolis with street outreach in north Minneapolis — and lots of music.
Pope, visiting Ireland, vows to end cover-up of clergy sex abuse
Pope Francis declared Saturday as he arrived in Ireland that he shares the outrage of rank-and-file Catholics over the cover-up of the "repugnant crimes" of priests who raped and molested children, and vowed that he was committed to ending the "scourge."
Clergy abuse victims' lawyer calls for Pennsylvania-style grand jury report in Minnesota
Jeff Anderson, who has sued the Catholic church multiple times over clergy sex abuse, is calling on the state to impanel a grand jury to investigate all of the dioceses in Minnesota.
Pope's letter addressing abuse gets mixed reaction in Twin Cities
Pope Francis' letter Monday condemning clergy sexual abuse drew a mixed reaction in the Twin Cities. Archbishop Bernard Hebda praised the pope's words, but abuse victims said they want decisive actions, not more talk of healing.