Religion and Faith

June 23, 2017 6:36 AM

Detroit judge halts deportation of Iraqi Christians

The U.S. district judge halted the deportation for 14 days while he decides whether his court has jurisdiction to hear the plight of 114 Iraqis who fear torture and possible death if they are sent back to Iraq.

by The Associated Press

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June 22, 2017 8:59 AM

Archbishop says Church of England 'colluded with' sex abuse

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologized to the victims who spoke out and helped bring ex-bishop Peter Ball to justice as the church published a detailed report on how it handled the case.

by The Associated Press

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June 14, 2017 8:13 PM

Amid uproar, Southern Baptists condemn 'alt-right' movement

Southern Baptists on Wednesday formally condemned the political movement known as the "alt-right," in a national meeting that was thrown into turmoil after leaders initially refused to take up the issue.

by Associated Press

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June 10, 2017 3:07 PM

Rallies against Islamic law draw counter-protests across U.S.

Demonstrations against Islamic law Saturday in cities across the U.S. drew counter-protests by people who said they stoked unfounded fears and a distorted view of the religion.

by Associated Press

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June 10, 2017 1:51 PM

Tension high as protesters clash during 'March against Sharia' rally

Minnesota State Patrol troopers arrested seven people outside on the Capitol lawn as attendees shouted at each other. No injuries were reported.

by Tim Nelson

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June 1, 2017 5:37 PM

Crosiers agrees to $25.5M settlement decades after reported abuse

A Catholic religious order with a community in Onamia, Minn., has filed for bankruptcy protection and agreed to a $25.5 million settlement to pay 43 sexual abuse survivors.

by Peter Cox

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June 1, 2017 12:00 AM

Who says religion and politics don't belong in polite conversation?

There are two subjects etiquette rules say we shouldn't talk about in polite conversation: religion and politics. But political science professor Amy Black of Wheaton College says it's both valuable and essential to discuss our political and religious world views.

by MPR News Staff

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May 25, 2017 10:17 AM

Why did Melania Trump cover her hair at the Vatican but not in Saudi Arabia?

Despite criticism, the first lady's attire was in keeping with the protocol of the countries she visited and the precedent set by foreign leaders who have visited them.

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May 24, 2017 6:49 AM

'We can use peace': Trump and Pope Francis meet

Upon completing their meeting, the pope gave the president a medal featuring an olive branch, a symbol of peace, among other gifts. "We can use peace," the president responded.

by The Associated Press