House Speaker Nancy Pelosi receives Communion in Rome
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Pope Francis and received Communion during a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, despite her position in support of abortion rights.
U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi met with Pope Francis and received Communion during a papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, despite her position in support of abortion rights.
Pope Francis orders online release of WWII-era Pius XII Jewish files
A Vatican archive of 2,700 cases of requests for help by Jewish people has renewed a debate on Pope Pius XII's legacy. Some Jewish groups criticize Pius claiming he remained silent in the face of the Holocaust.
A Vatican archive of 2,700 cases of requests for help by Jewish people has renewed a debate on Pope Pius XII's legacy. Some Jewish groups criticize Pius claiming he remained silent in the face of the Holocaust.
Number of Americans who believe in God drops to historic low: Poll
This year’s poll found 17% of Americans said they do not believe in God.
This year’s poll found 17% of Americans said they do not believe in God.
Bishop punishes school for refusing to remove Black Lives Matter, Pride flags
The Massachusetts school president said they will continue to display the flags and will appeal the decision.
The Massachusetts school president said they will continue to display the flags and will appeal the decision.
Twin Cities man ensures horrors of Holocaust aren't forgotten
Manny Gabler grew up a refugee after his parent were able to escape Nazi Germany. Now, living in the Twin Cities, he's making sure future generations know of the atrocities against Jewish people
Manny Gabler grew up a refugee after his parent were able to escape Nazi Germany. Now, living in the Twin Cities, he's making sure future generations know of the atrocities against Jewish people
Christian students sue university over ‘censorship’ for belief on gay marriage
A group of Christian students said the university effectively silenced them amid growing campus backlash for their views on marriage.
A group of Christian students said the university effectively silenced them amid growing campus backlash for their views on marriage.
Everyday saints: Artist canonizes working class to show ‘beauty’ and ‘light’
Erin Currier travels the world and says she often notices the best virtues in people that are often overlooked in society.
Erin Currier travels the world and says she often notices the best virtues in people that are often overlooked in society.
Holy Weekend: Easter, Passover, and Ramadan intersect on Sunday
Christian, Jews, and Muslims were all marking an important holiday on Sunday as, for the first time in years, Easter, Passover, and Ramadan fell on the same weekend.
Christian, Jews, and Muslims were all marking an important holiday on Sunday as, for the first time in years, Easter, Passover, and Ramadan fell on the same weekend.
How some Easter traditions were inspired by ancient spring rituals
Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the holiday were adopted from religions outside of Christianity.
Easter is a time when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ, but a few aspects of the holiday were adopted from religions outside of Christianity.
Holy weekend: Easter, Passover and Ramadan converge as faith leaders call for peace in Ukraine
The rare convergence of holidays - a time for reflection and hope - has been overshadowed by war in Ukraine, uniting faith leaders across the globe in calls for peace.
The rare convergence of holidays - a time for reflection and hope - has been overshadowed by war in Ukraine, uniting faith leaders across the globe in calls for peace.
Minneapolis Incarnation Church celebrates Easter as fire cleanup continues
As Easter weekend approaches, cleanup and restoration continues inside the historic Catholic Church following last month’s fire.
As Easter weekend approaches, cleanup and restoration continues inside the historic Catholic Church following last month’s fire.
Minneapolis Incarnation Church celebrates Easter as fire cleanup continues
As Easter weekend approaches, cleanup and restoration continues inside the historic Catholic Church in south Minneapolis following last month?s fire.
As Easter weekend approaches, cleanup and restoration continues inside the historic Catholic Church in south Minneapolis following last month?s fire.
Minneapolis Incarnation Church fire cleanup continues
Cleanup and restoration continues inside Incarnation Catholic Church following last month?s fire. Holy Week services are being held in basement and an outdoor tent.
Cleanup and restoration continues inside Incarnation Catholic Church following last month?s fire. Holy Week services are being held in basement and an outdoor tent.
Russia's sunken warship may have been carrying piece of 'True Cross,' a Christian relic
A Russian news report in 2020 said the Christian relic would be stored on the Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, which sank this week.
A Russian news report in 2020 said the Christian relic would be stored on the Moskva, the flagship of Russia's Black Sea fleet, which sank this week.
Afghan family celebrates first Ramadan in Minnesota since fleeing Kabul
Celebrating Ramadan looks a little different this year from Zia Formuly and his family. This is the first time they are celebrating the Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan in Minnesota after escaping Afghanistan in October.
Celebrating Ramadan looks a little different this year from Zia Formuly and his family. This is the first time they are celebrating the Islamic Holy Month of Ramadan in Minnesota after escaping Afghanistan in October.
Pope Francis calls for an Easter truce in Ukraine
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass before crowds in St. Peter’s Square for the first time since the pandemic, Pope Francis called for “weapons to be laid down to begin an Easter truce."
Pope begs forgiveness of Indigenous for Canada school abuses
More than 150,000 native children in Canada were forced to attend state-funded Christian schools from the 19th century until the 1970s. Now, Pope Francis is apologizing for the rampant physical and sexual abuse that took place.
More than 150,000 native children in Canada were forced to attend state-funded Christian schools from the 19th century until the 1970s. Now, Pope Francis is apologizing for the rampant physical and sexual abuse that took place.
Lawsuit: Border officers invasively question Twin Cities imam, 2 other Muslim Americans
Three Muslim Americans, including an imam in Bloomington, Minn., filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that U.S. border officers questioned them about their religious beliefs in violation of their constitutional rights when they returned from international travel.
Three Muslim Americans, including an imam in Bloomington, Minn., filed a lawsuit Thursday alleging that U.S. border officers questioned them about their religious beliefs in violation of their constitutional rights when they returned from international travel.
Charges: Minneapolis man was driving on shoulder when he killed priest
A Minneapolis man is now facing charges in a deadly bicycle crash in Rosemount last year in which investigators now say the suspect was driving on the shoulder when he hit and killed a priest.
A Minneapolis man is now facing charges in a deadly bicycle crash in Rosemount last year in which investigators now say the suspect was driving on the shoulder when he hit and killed a priest.
Minneapolis Incarnation Church fire update: candle left burning determined as cause
Incarnation Catholic Church leaders say the damage was limited thanks to a parishioner who spotted the smoke coming from the building while on his way to work before 4 a.m. Wednesday. The church canceled morning services and is looking for a temporary space to hold events.
Incarnation Catholic Church leaders say the damage was limited thanks to a parishioner who spotted the smoke coming from the building while on his way to work before 4 a.m. Wednesday. The church canceled morning services and is looking for a temporary space to hold events.