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Phone: 612-673-4352

Email: rose.french@startribune.com

Rose French covers religion for the Star Tribune.

Obituary: War wounds never stopped Peter McKenna

Peter James McKenna Jr. lost his eyes and two fingers in combat during World War II when a tank shell...

Updated: April 10, 2013, - 11:24 PM

Jay Bakker, son of Jim and Tammy Faye, to start church in Minneapolis

After nearly seven years as pastor of a popular New York church, Bakker has moved to Minneapolis to start a new congregation — in a bar. His move reflects Minnesota’s growing prominence in the Emerging Church movement, an unconventional, broad-minded brand of Christianity.

Updated: April 07, 2013, - 11:40 AM

Faith beat: St. Christopher's in Roseville hosts swing dance 'fun'-raiser

Bake sales, bingo games, auctions, fish fries and fall festivals. They’re just some of the ways churches raise money to...

Updated: April 05, 2013, - 09:45 PM

Latinos give Minneapolis Catholic church new life

St. Stephen’s has found new life by embracing changing demographics and is among the fastest-growing Catholic parishes in the Twin Cities.

Updated: March 31, 2013, - 05:07 PM

Minnesota's largest synagogue vandalized

Temple Israel in Minneapolis was vandalized with graffiti during Jewish holy period of Passover

Updated: March 27, 2013, - 10:49 PM

Minn. churches ramp up security following Newtown shootings

The number of shootings at faith-based institutions is on the rise, and congregation leaders are trying to strike a tricky balance — wanting churches to be as safe as possible from violence while still being welcoming places.

Updated: March 26, 2013, - 09:49 PM