Religion and Faith

Twin Cities archdiocese, sex abuse victims OK $210M settlement plan
The agreement with 450 clergy abuse survivors is the largest bankruptcy settlement of its kind in the country between Catholic church leaders and abuse victims. Archdiocese and parish insurers will pay about $170 million of the total.
Ramadan in Minnesota
Muslims around the world are celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, which began May 15 and will end the evening of June 14. MPR Reporter Brandt Williams spoke with Jenan Mohajir and Hanadi Chehabeddine to learn more about the holy month.
Hijab-wearing Olympian inspires high school girls to fence
Fencing provides Muslim high school girls at Rochester STEM Academy the chance to "use your mind and your body as a chess piece."
Australian archbishop found guilty in cover-up of child sex abuse
Archbishop of Adelaide Philip Wilson faces up to two years in prison for concealing abuse after two altar boys approached him in the 1970s with allegations against a fellow priest.
LGBT community cheers pope's 'God made you like this' remark
Pope Francis' reported comments to a gay man that "God made you like this" have been embraced by the LGBT community as another sign of Francis' desire to make gay people feel welcomed and loved in the Catholic Church.
Santa Fe church community reflects on Texas school shooting
Rocked by Friday's shooting at Santa Fe High School, the religious community is looking for answers. Some faith leaders and churchgoers say prayer needs to return to school.