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Reporter | Religion

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Rose French covers religion for the Star Tribune.

Religion beat: 'Moses, Jesus and Mary in the Qur'an' lecture at St. Thomas

Christians are often surprised to discover similarities between Islam and their own faith, by how many biblical figures are mentioned...

Updated: March 11, 2013, - 02:32 PM

Initiative aims to help Catholics rediscover their faith

Practices once exclusive to evangelical Protestants are finding a place in the plans of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Updated: March 05, 2013, - 04:55 PM

Acts of faith beat: Sister Simone Campbell brings 'economic justice' message to Minnesota

Sister Simone Campbell rocketed to religious celebrity last summer as leader of the famed “Nuns on the Bus” tour, which...

Updated: March 01, 2013, - 07:45 PM

Minn. Vatican expert witnesses history with pope's resignation

John Thavis was in Rome to promote his behind-the-scenes book on the papacy when the pope announced his resignation.

Updated: February 21, 2013, - 11:39 PM

Faith and values beat: Aldrich Presbyterian Church offers 'Knitting Collective' for refugees, immigrants

Escaping war, poverty and other strife in their homelands, refugees and immigrants arriving in Minnesota often seek good health care,...

Updated: February 20, 2013, - 08:05 PM

Faith & Values beat: Ministry skate park hopes to draw teens

A new indoor skate park for teenagers in Edina aims to combine sporting activities and learning about Jesus.

Updated: February 15, 2013, - 07:26 PM

Mary Jo Copeland receives presidential medal

A teary-eyed Mary Jo Copeland was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal, the nation's second-highest civilian honor, at the White House Friday. Copeland was recognized for her work providing food, shelter and clothing to people who come to Sharing and Caring Hands, a non-profit she runs near Target Field.

Updated: February 15, 2013, - 12:00 PM