Pope announces resignation of San Diego bishop accused of embezzling $270K

The bishop of a small Chaldean Catholic community in San Diego, California, has resigned after he allegedly embezzled $270,000 from his parish, Pope Leo XIV announced on Tuesday.

Ford secretly builds one-of-a-kind vehicle for Pope Leo

Ford employees were aware they were building an SUV for a VIP, but they had no idea it was the pope.

U.S.-Israeli strikes spark dueling rallies in Twin Cities

Iranians in the Twin Cities gathered in downtown Minneapolis Sunday to celebrate major developments in the Middle East. Anti-war protesters also took the streets of Minneapolis Saturday.

Ash Wednesday marks first day of Lent
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Evangelist and author Jeff Cavins joined FOX 9's All Day to talk about Ash Wednesday marking the opening of the Lenten season.

Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent all begin this week

Three cultural and faithful traditions begin this week: Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. Here’s why this week is spiritually significant for so many Americans.

Buddhist monks braving arctic conditions near end of 2,300-mile ‘Walk for Peace’

Defying a major winter storm, Buddhist monks on a 2,300-mile "Walk for Peace" are braving freezing rain, sleet, and sub-20-degree temperatures across North Carolina.

Minnesota church protest: Activists still in jail after judge orders release

Two Twin Cities activists, including Nekima Levy Armstrong, have been arrested for their roles in planning a protest at a St. Paul church over the weekend, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Thursday.

Pope Leo XIV calls for 'peace and consolation' in first Christmas Mass

Pope Leo XIV presided over his first Christmas Mass, calling for “peace and consolation" for victims of wars, injustice, political stability, religious persecution and terrorism.

Minnesota Jewish community mourns Bondi Beach attack

A Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney turned tragic when a terror attack claimed the lives of 15 people.

MN Jewish community responds to Bondi Beach attack
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Minneapolis Rabbi responds to terrorist attack in Australia

A day that was meant to be celebrated with Hanukkah beginning at sundown, turned into heartache for the Jewish community far and wide. 

Former St. Cloud priest charged with sexual misconduct, violence

A former Catholic priest in Minnesota is facing serious charges related to a pattern of abusive behavior spanning several years.

Oklahoma pastor faces human trafficking, sexual battery charges

An Oklahoma City-area pastor is facing new charges after investigators say he exploited and trafficked members of his congregation.

House of Worship Security Summit pairs faith leaders with security professionals

On Saturday, hundreds gathered at Bloomington's Westwood Community Church to learn about church safety, just eight weeks after the tragedy at Annunciation Church, which claimed the lives of two children and injured 30 others.

Faith leaders talk security after Annunciation shooting
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On Saturday, hundreds gathered at Bloomington's Westwood Community Church to learn about church safety, just 8 weeks after the tragedy at Annunciation, which claimed the lives of two children and injured 30 others.

Temple Israel vandalism suspects sought for ‘bias crime’ by police

Minneapolis police are now asking the public's help in reviewing any available surveillance footage to help track the suspects down.

2 men robbed by group leaving Minneapolis church
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Two men walking out of a Minneapolis Catholic church on Sunday morning were attacked and robbed by a group of as many as eight men, police say.

Man hauled away by security after urinating on main altar at St. Peter’s Basilica: report

The latest in a series of disturbances at St. Peter’s Basilica prompted swift intervention by plainclothes police when a man was accused of urinating on the main altar.

Anti-Semitic graffiti at Temple Israel in Minneapolis considered hate crime

The Minneapolis Police Department, U.S. Attorney's Office and FBI are investigating acts of vandalism at Temple Israel in Minneapolis early Wednesday morning as a hate crime.