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Religion and Faith

Dozens of churches declare themselves sanctuaries for immigrants

Dozens of churches declare themselves sanctuaries for immigrants

A group of Twin Cities clergy said Tuesday that their congregations would serve as sanctuaries for immigrants during the upcoming Donald Trump administration.
by Riham Feshir

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An ethical dilemma: Commercializing marijuana

An ethical dilemma: Commercializing marijuana

Marijuana sales are expected to hit $23 billion by 2020, according to USA Today. But how much do state governments make from marijuana revenue? And how should business opportunities balance with ethical or philosophical objections to legalizing marijuana?
by MPR News Staff

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Twin Cities archdiocese's bankruptcy costs approach $12 million

A federal judge next Thursday will consider millions of dollars more in payments to attorneys and other professionals working on the bankruptcy of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.
by Martin Moylan

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A young woman died in a menstrual hut in Nepal

A young woman died in a menstrual hut in Nepal

She was 26. Her relatives found her body in the morning. The prime minister of Nepal called the district to find out what happened.
by Danielle Preiss

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Hijabi teen makes it to top 15 in Miss Minnesota USA pageant

Hijabi teen makes it to top 15 in Miss Minnesota USA pageant

The 19-year-old Somali-American teen who made history this weekend by competing in the Miss Minnesota USA pageant wearing a burkini and a hijab didn't win the title, but made it to the top 15.
by Riham Feshir

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How technology helped Martin Luther change Christianity

How technology helped Martin Luther change Christianity

As the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's 95 Theses approaches, an exhibit in Minneapolis shows how Luther's treatise against the Catholic Church spread, before the advent of modern communications.
by Tom Gjelten

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Pope Francis grants all priests the ability to forgive abortions

Pope Francis grants all priests the ability to forgive abortions

The Vatican has long considered abortion such a grave sin that only bishops can grant absolution. The pope changed that temporarily in 2015; now he's extended the change indefinitely.

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How technology helped Martin Luther change Christianity

How technology helped Martin Luther change Christianity

As the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther's 95 Theses approaches, an exhibit at MIA shows how Luther's treatise against the Catholic church spread, before the advent of modern communications.
by Tom Gjelten

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Entering religious life doesn't mean leaving the world behind

Entering religious life doesn't mean leaving the world behind

Kristen Daniels is an independent 25-year-old considering becoming a Catholic nun. She spoke with Sister Donna Del Santo, who resisted taking her vows at first, but felt at home once she did.

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Amid hate crimes after Trump's election, Muslims remain resilient

Amid hate crimes after Trump's election, Muslims remain resilient

One mosque in central New Jersey is trying to figure out its place in the community -- and in America -- after the election of Donald Trump.
by Joel Rose

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