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Religion and Faith

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on leadership and peace

Former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan on leadership and peace

Former UN Secretary-General and 2001 Nobel Peace Prize winner Kofi Annan says the characteristics of good leaders are judgment, discipline, compassion, a keen sense of what's right and wrong, concern about community and a dedication to service.
by MPR News Staff

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Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage

Over 2 million Muslims begin annual hajj pilgrimage

More than 2 million Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage at first light on Sunday in Saudi Arabia, circling the cube-shaped Kaaba in Mecca that Islam's faithful face five times each day during their prayers.

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Muslim woman who refused handshake and then suffered discrimination wins court case

Muslim woman who refused handshake and then suffered discrimination wins court case

Farah Alhajeh says she was shown the door on a job interview after placing her hand over her heart instead of extending it, in line with her religious beliefs. A Swedish court ruled in her favor.
by Amy Held

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Aspen Ideas Festival: Dan Buettner on happiness

Aspen Ideas Festival: Dan Buettner on happiness

Where in the world are the happiest and healthiest people? And why? Dan Buettner explores this at the 2018 Aspen Ideas Festival.

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What will the pope's death penalty decision mean for U.S. law?

Earlier this month, Pope Francis declared the death penalty wrong in all cases. Calling capital punishment "contrary to the Gospel" is a change in the Catholic church's teaching. But will it mean a change in the politics of American Catholics?
by Marianne Combs and Elizabeth Shockman

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