Organizers hope 30 days of prayer in July can help Minneapolis heal
Organizers are hoping Minneapolitans can begin to heal through prayer and reflection during a 30-day challenge in July.
Stay Safe MN plan Phase 3: What’s reopening, what's now allowed
The third phase of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s Stay Safe MN plan will begin on Wednesday, June 10 and allow for restaurants indoor dining, gyms, and entertainment venues to reopen as well as an increase in capacities for churches, salons and barbershops.
‘Baffling and reprehensible’: Archbishop of Washington condemns Trump’s visit to Catholic shrine
Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory, the first African American archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, condemned President Donald Trump's visit to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine Tuesday, saying the president's visit in the wake of his Monday threats to use military force against protesters "violates our religious principles.“
Protesters join Minneapolis clergy for silent march, prayer at George Floyd memorial
Hundreds of protesters joined Minneapolis clergy Tuesday afternoon for a silent march to the block where George Floyd was killed while in Minneapolis Police custody Memorial Day.
Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis resumes celebrating Mass Wednesday amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is holding mass again for the first time in months amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Oakland pastor recovers from COVID-19, urges churches not to reopen until it's safe
Reverend Johnnie Clark with Word Assembly Church in East Oakland said it's a matter of life and death.
Appeals court tosses small businesses' lawsuit against Gov. Walz
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has thrown out a lawsuit against Gov. Tim Walz over forced business closures, but a federal lawsuit filed by a group of churches continues.
Diocese of St. Cloud, abuse survivors reach tentative deal that includes Chapter 11 bankruptcy, $22.5M fund
The Diocese of St. Cloud announced Tuesday it has reached an agreement with the survivors of clergy sexual abuse on a framework for a resolution of all clergy sexual abuse claims against the diocese and area parishes.
Minnesota faith leaders explain the decision to remain closed despite Governor's new order
Places of Worship are getting ready to slowly start welcoming people back through their doors.
Minneapolis, St. Paul worship services to be held remotely despite Governor's new order
Places of worship in Minneapolis and St. Paul will continue to hold services remotely, according to a joint statement from the cities’ mayors.
Minnesota Governor loosens restrictions on places of worship after discussions with faith leaders
The Walz Administration and the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis reached an agreement Saturday to allow places of worship to open at 25 percent occupancy as long as they adhere to social distancing and public health guidelines.
As president calls places of worship 'essential,' Minnesota faith leaders weigh return to in-person service
Places of worship around the country have been given the green light by President Donald Trump to begin reopening Friday afternoon.
Trump deems houses of worship 'essential,' calls on governors to allow them to reopen
Trump said if governors don’t abide by his request, he will “override” them, though it’s unclear what authority he has to do so.
Parishioners, priest at Annandale church test positive for COVID-19
As Catholic churches in Minnesota push to reopen early in defiance of the governor's order, some parishioners and a priest at a Wright County church have tested positive for COVID-19.
Group sues Gov. Tim Walz over restrictions on church gatherings, hearing set for Tuesday
A U.S. District Court judge in Minnesota will conduct a hearing Tuesday about a temporary restraining order on behalf of Minnesota churches to suspend enforcement of Minnesota’s Stay Safe MN order as it relates to religious services.
Walz administration, churches don't back away from potential clash over reopening
Gov. Tim Walz's administration didn't bend Thursday after Catholic churches and some Lutheran churches said they would defy his orders and reopen next week.
Minnesota's Catholic, some Lutheran churches to reopen this month in defiance of Walz restrictions
Minnesota's Catholic church and some Lutheran churches will allow services to resume later this month, choosing to defy Gov. Tim Walz's latest regulations on public gatherings.
Gathering size restrictions remain for places of worship, with plans for eased restrictions in future phases
Guidance for places of worship in Minnesota remains unchanged from previous weeks under the governor's order as other establishments are seeing some restrictions lifted under the state's reopening plans.
Crews demolish beloved Melrose, Minnesota church damaged in arson
The community of Melrose, Minnesota gathered to remember the old Church of St. Mary as it was demolished Tuesday, years after an act of arson destroyed the interior.
Priest uses squirt gun to shoot holy water and maintain social distancing
A priest in Detroit has been using a squirt gun to dispense holy water and maintain social distancing.