Archbishop holds meeting with priest who gave homily centered on COVID-19 conspiracies
The Archbishop of St. Paul and Minneapolis says he held a meeting with the priest who pushed COVID-19 conspiracy theories during a homily earlier this month.
Priest named to be bishop by pope resigns after abuse probe
A priest recently tapped by Pope Francis to be made a bishop for a Minnesota diocese has resigned after an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor surfaced before he could take up his post.
'The whole church has got it': Pastor says over 40 infected with coronavirus after multi-day revival event
More than 40 people at an Alabama Baptist church were infected with the virus the congregation held a series of religious services.
Michigan convent sees 13 nuns die of coronavirus: 'It was very frightening'
The nuns, ages 69 to 99, included teachers, an author and a secretary in the Vatican Secretariat of State.
Vatican says bishops should report sex abuse to police
The Vatican issued a long-awaited manual for bishops and religious superiors on conducting in-house investigations into allegations of priests who rape and molest minors and vulnerable adults.
St. Cloud priest sentenced after having sex with woman he was counseling for sexual abuse
A priest who had sex with a woman who he was counseling following her previous sexual abuse was sentenced to more than three years in prison Wednesday, according to the Stearns County Attorney’s Office.
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.