Play3min 48secUnited Methodists will again debate LGBTQ+ clergy and same-sex weddingsApril 23, 2024 2:26 PMBy Jason DeRose The United Methodist Church is holding its first General Conference since the pandemic and will consider whether to change policies on several LGBTQ+ issues.
Concerns over antisemitism rise as Jews begin observing Passover April 23, 2024 4:01 AMBy Jason DeRose Protests on college campuses related to the Israel-Hamas War have many Jews nervous heading into the holiday.
Play2min 26secAt antisemitism hearing, Columbia official tells lawmakers, 'We have a moral crisis'April 17, 2024 5:02 PMBy Elissa Nadworny and Janet W. Lee Columbia University officials answered lawmaker questions about antisemitism on campus. But Wednesday's hearing played out very differently from the 2023 hearing that grabbed so many headlines.
6 in 10 U.S. Catholics are in favor of abortion rights, Pew Research report findsApril 12, 2024 3:47 PMBy Jason DeRose Although the Catholic Church officially opposes abortion, the report says there’s far greater diversity of opinion among laity in the U.S.
At Minneapolis’ Karmel Mall, Muslims prepare to celebrate end of Ramadan with Eid al-FitrApril 9, 2024 6:24 PMBy Feven GerezgiherAs Ramadan concludes, many Muslim Minnesotans flocked to the Lake Street shopping center to prepare for Eid celebrations starting Wednesday.
Play8min 20sec‘Nuns and Nones’ band together for interfaith spiritual conversationsApril 8, 2024 3:06 PMBy Cathy Wurzer and Ellen FinnCatholic nuns from the Twin Cities and people who check the box “none” when asked about their religious affiliation have been gathering to talk about their spiritual lives.
The Vatican says surrogacy and gender theory are ‘grave threats’ to human dignityApril 8, 2024 11:43 AMBy Jason DeRose A document called “Infinite Dignity” details what the Vatican sees as grave violations of dignity. Poverty, war and the abuse of migrants lead the list.
Photos: Deaf community celebrates Ramadan with iftar mealMarch 31, 2024 2:33 PMBy MPR News StaffAt a celebration during the holy month of Ramadan, community members gathered Saturday for an iftar to connect with the Deaf community and learn about culturally and linguistically appropriate services, all while enjoying good food and company.
Pope overcomes health concerns to preside over blustery Easter Sunday MassMarch 31, 2024 4:44 AMBy The Associated PressPope Francis overcame concerns about his health to preside over Easter Sunday Mass, leading tens of thousands of people in a flower-decked St. Peter's Square.
What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?March 23, 2024 10:17 AMHoli is the Hindu festival of colors, which is celebrated to mark the start of spring in India, Nepal and the diaspora.