From registered sex offender to church leader
Unknown to members of a southern Minnesota congregation until three years ago, one of its leaders was a lifetime registered sex offender from Utah, the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS).
Unknown to members of a southern Minnesota congregation until three years ago, one of its leaders was a lifetime registered sex offender from Utah, the headquarters of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (LDS).
Minnetonka neighbors upset with plans for large church proposal
A proposal to build a large church in a quiet Minnetonka neighborhood has many homeowners up in arms.
A proposal to build a large church in a quiet Minnetonka neighborhood has many homeowners up in arms.
Church bell theft: 2 charged after stealing bell from rural Minnesota church
Authorities say they tracked down the thieves who stole the large bell displayed outside the old Swan Lake Catholic Church in rural Minnesota.
Authorities say they tracked down the thieves who stole the large bell displayed outside the old Swan Lake Catholic Church in rural Minnesota.
House of Charity seeks donations after fire at Food Centre in Minneapolis
After a fire caused damage at the House of Charity Food Centre overnight, charity leaders are seeking donations to help rebuild.
After a fire caused damage at the House of Charity Food Centre overnight, charity leaders are seeking donations to help rebuild.
Jewish leaders mark first Sabbath since Texas synagogue hostage siege
Jewish leaders marked the first Sabbath since last weekend's hostage-taking at Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, with a show of defiance against it and other acts of antisemitism.
Jewish leaders marked the first Sabbath since last weekend's hostage-taking at Beth Israel in Colleyville, Texas, with a show of defiance against it and other acts of antisemitism.
Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist monk, dies at 95
Thich Nhat Hanh, the revered Zen Buddhist monk who helped spread the practice of mindfulness in the West and socially engaged Buddhism in the East, has died. He was 95.
Thich Nhat Hanh, the revered Zen Buddhist monk who helped spread the practice of mindfulness in the West and socially engaged Buddhism in the East, has died. He was 95.
Synagogues consider new security measures after Texas hostage situation
After a frightening situation in Texas where a gunman took hostage worshippers at a synagogue last week, Minnesota religious facilities are considering new security measures.
After a frightening situation in Texas where a gunman took hostage worshippers at a synagogue last week, Minnesota religious facilities are considering new security measures.
Pope Francis starts new year with call to protect women, focus on the good
Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.
Pope Francis has used his New Year's Day appearances to encourage people to focus on the good which unites them and to decry violence against women.
Omicron keeps some Minnesota worshippers at home on Christmas
The omicron COVID-19 variant put a damper on the Christmas spirit this weekend, with smaller mass sizes at some churches. Home to one of the largest Catholic congregations in Minnesota, the Basilica of St. Mary spread its worshippers out across eight services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
The omicron COVID-19 variant put a damper on the Christmas spirit this weekend, with smaller mass sizes at some churches. Home to one of the largest Catholic congregations in Minnesota, the Basilica of St. Mary spread its worshippers out across eight services on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Pope Francis celebrates 85th birthday as reform hits stride
Pope Francis turns 85 on Dec. 17, a milestone as he continues efforts to make the Catholic Church more attuned to the laity.
Pope Francis turns 85 on Dec. 17, a milestone as he continues efforts to make the Catholic Church more attuned to the laity.
Judge: Christmas trees aren't religious symbols, menorah won't be displayed
A federal judge in California has ruled that Christmas trees are no longer seen as religious symbols and therefore, a menorah – which is religious – can be refused from being displayed at a school holiday ceremony.
A federal judge in California has ruled that Christmas trees are no longer seen as religious symbols and therefore, a menorah – which is religious – can be refused from being displayed at a school holiday ceremony.
Pope Francis addresses nun abuse detailed in investigative expose
During an audience with members of the Vatican’s congregation for religious orders, Pope Francis cited a new investigative expose of the problem written by a reporter for the Holy See’s media, Salvatore Cernuzio.
During an audience with members of the Vatican’s congregation for religious orders, Pope Francis cited a new investigative expose of the problem written by a reporter for the Holy See’s media, Salvatore Cernuzio.
Lakewood Church money: Plumber who found cash, checks in wall to get $20K
Crime Stoppers of Houston is gifting $20,000 to the plumber who found a large amount of money inside of a wall at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church last month. Police believe the money is connected to a theft case from 2014.
Crime Stoppers of Houston is gifting $20,000 to the plumber who found a large amount of money inside of a wall at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church last month. Police believe the money is connected to a theft case from 2014.
Cash, checks found in wall at Lakewood Church during repair work is from 2014 theft, says HPD
A large amount of money – including cash, checks and money orders – was found inside a wall while renovation work was being done at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church. Houston police say it's from the 2014 theft, where $600,000 were reported stolen from the church's safe.
A large amount of money – including cash, checks and money orders – was found inside a wall while renovation work was being done at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church. Houston police say it's from the 2014 theft, where $600,000 were reported stolen from the church's safe.
Phil Saviano, Catholic church sex abuse survivor and whistleblower, dies
Saviano played a central role in illuminating the scandal, which led to the resignation of Boston's Cardinal Bernard Law and church settlements with hundreds of victims.
Saviano played a central role in illuminating the scandal, which led to the resignation of Boston's Cardinal Bernard Law and church settlements with hundreds of victims.
Black churches play special role in Minneapolis history
The contributions of African Americans throughout the history of Minneapolis are undeniable. FOX 9’s Maury Glover examined the role black churches played in the development of the city of lakes.
The contributions of African Americans throughout the history of Minneapolis are undeniable. FOX 9’s Maury Glover examined the role black churches played in the development of the city of lakes.
Haiti kidnapping: 2 missionaries freed weeks after abduction, organization says
Christian Aid Ministries issued a statement Sunday saying the two “are safe, in good spirits and being cared for.”
Christian Aid Ministries issued a statement Sunday saying the two “are safe, in good spirits and being cared for.”
France's Catholic Church agrees to compensate victims of sexual abuse
French bishops said in a written statement on Monday that they will set up an “independent, national body” tasked with addressing compensation issues regarding sex abuse victims.
French bishops said in a written statement on Monday that they will set up an “independent, national body” tasked with addressing compensation issues regarding sex abuse victims.
Diwali 2021: What to know about the festival of lights
The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.
The Hindu festival of Diwali, which symbolizes new beginnings and the triumph of good over evil, is being celebrated by millions across the world.
Biden receives Communion in Rome amid abortion debate in US
While President Joe Biden regularly receives Communion in his home dioceses in Washington and Delaware, it was significant that he also received Communion in Rome.
While President Joe Biden regularly receives Communion in his home dioceses in Washington and Delaware, it was significant that he also received Communion in Rome.