Families connect virtually for first night of Passover amid pandemic
Normally, the parking lot at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park would be filled with cars for the first night of Passover. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations of the old and sacred meal of Seder will be happening all across the world through 2020 technology.
Normally, the parking lot at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park would be filled with cars for the first night of Passover. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations of the old and sacred meal of Seder will be happening all across the world through 2020 technology.
Minnesota governor stresses no large gatherings as Easter, Passover approach
Upcoming religious holidays, like Easter and Passover, will look different this year under Minnesota's stay-at-home order and social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19.
Upcoming religious holidays, like Easter and Passover, will look different this year under Minnesota's stay-at-home order and social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19.
Landlord changes locks on California church after pastor said he'd continue to hold services
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
Central Florida church held in-person Sunday Service as stay-at-home order allows religious services
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
Minneapolis church lends location to Loaves and Fishes to provide free meals during COVID-19 crisis
For more than 30 years, Loaves and Fishes has been called Minnesota’s largest free restaurant. Now, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit that provides free meals to those in need is expanding.
For more than 30 years, Loaves and Fishes has been called Minnesota’s largest free restaurant. Now, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit that provides free meals to those in need is expanding.
Tampa megachurch crowded with worshipers, despite social distancing orders
Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.
Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.
Archbishop Hebda blesses St. Paul amid coronavirus pandemic
Archbishop Bernard Hebda blessed the city of St. Paul early Friday evening, just hours before the state’s stay-at-home order went into effect.
Archbishop Bernard Hebda blessed the city of St. Paul early Friday evening, just hours before the state’s stay-at-home order went into effect.
Minnesota churches get creative to deliver services over the weekend
For the first time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, churches are figuring out how to connect people without holding in-person worship services.
For the first time since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, churches are figuring out how to connect people without holding in-person worship services.
Archbishop Hebda suspends all Catholic masses for at least two weeks
Effective immediately, Archbishop Bernard Hebda is suspending all masses held in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Effective immediately, Archbishop Bernard Hebda is suspending all masses held in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis in response to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus concerns bring changes to weekly religious worship
Places of worship throughout the Twin Cities will be closed or nearly empty this weekend as religious leaders are making drastic changes in order to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Places of worship throughout the Twin Cities will be closed or nearly empty this weekend as religious leaders are making drastic changes in order to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Archbishop Hebda dispenses Catholics from obligation to attend Sunday mass due to coronavirus concerns
Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is dispensing Catholics from their Sunday mass obligation.
Due to the spread of the novel coronavirus, Archbishop Bernard Hebda of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is dispensing Catholics from their Sunday mass obligation.
Archdiocese offers coronavirus prevention guidance to Twin Cities parishes
After the first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has sent guidance to churches to help keep parishioners healthy.
After the first case of the COVID-19 coronavirus has been confirmed in Minnesota, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis has sent guidance to churches to help keep parishioners healthy.
Popular deacon at Apple Valley church receives emergency stay, avoids deportation
Gladys Mbonifor is happiest singing at her church. Thanks to an emergency stay from a judge, she will get to stay in the United States for now.
Gladys Mbonifor is happiest singing at her church. Thanks to an emergency stay from a judge, she will get to stay in the United States for now.
Lonsdale priest apologizes for anti-Muslim remarks made during homily
The Lonsdale priest was recorded saying Islam was the "greatest threat in the world to both Christianity and to America."
The Lonsdale priest was recorded saying Islam was the "greatest threat in the world to both Christianity and to America."
Archdiocese praised for reforms as Ramsey County oversight ends
After four years of intense scrutiny and major reforms, the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis is no longer under the oversight of Ramsey County.
After four years of intense scrutiny and major reforms, the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis is no longer under the oversight of Ramsey County.
'No Hate, No Fear': Gov. Walz joins solidarity event for Minnesota's Jewish community
Gov. Tim Walz joined the show of solidarity in response to an increase in hate crimes.
Gov. Tim Walz joined the show of solidarity in response to an increase in hate crimes.
Jewish leaders urge action after 'senseless' Hanukkah attack
When a suspect walked into the home of a rabbi celebrating Hanukkah and stabbed five celebrants it was the latest in a week of anti-Semitic attacks in the nation’s most demographically diverse area.
When a suspect walked into the home of a rabbi celebrating Hanukkah and stabbed five celebrants it was the latest in a week of anti-Semitic attacks in the nation’s most demographically diverse area.
Notre Dame rector: Fragile cathedral might not be saved
The rector of Notre Dame Cathedral says the Paris landmark is still so fragile after this year's fire that it might not be entirely saved.
The rector of Notre Dame Cathedral says the Paris landmark is still so fragile after this year's fire that it might not be entirely saved.
Notre Dame Cathedral to miss Christmas for first time in 200 years
The Paris cathedral will not celebrate Midnight Mass this year for the first time in more than two centuries.
The Paris cathedral will not celebrate Midnight Mass this year for the first time in more than two centuries.
Pope Francis abolishes 'pontifical secret' in clergy sex abuse cases
Pope Francis has abolished the “pontifical secret” used in clergy sexual abuse cases amid mounting criticism.
Pope Francis has abolished the “pontifical secret” used in clergy sexual abuse cases amid mounting criticism.