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Religion and Faith

Pope, visiting Ireland, vows to end cover-up of clergy sex abuse

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."
by Associated Press

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Photos: Thousands fill U.S. Bank Stadium for 'Super Eid' celebration

Photos: Thousands fill U.S. Bank Stadium for 'Super Eid' celebration

The field of U.S. Bank Stadium was packed Tuesday morning with nearly 30,000 people gathered to celebrate the Muslim holiday Eid Al-Adha, in what event organizers called "Super Eid."
by Evan Frost

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Pope's letter addressing abuse gets mixed reaction in Twin Cities

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.
by Martin Moylan

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America Abroad: Muslim backlash in Europe

America Abroad: Muslim backlash in Europe

A look at the backlash to Muslim migration to Europe, including the growth of xenophobic and violent populist movements there.
by MPR News Staff

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Thousands expected for 'Super Eid' in downtown Minneapolis

Thousands expected for 'Super Eid' in downtown Minneapolis

A group of mosques that typically hold individual prayers plans to come together for one big festival -- and have invited people of all faiths to join their celebration at U.S. Bank Stadium.
by Riham Feshir

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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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Clergy abuse crisis has cost the Roman Catholic Church $3 billion

Clergy abuse crisis has cost the Roman Catholic Church $3 billion

Years after an investigation in Boston highlighted the dimensions of the sex abuse crisis in the Catholic priesthood, the financial and reputational cost to the Catholic Church continues to grow.
by Tom Gjelten

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