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Reporter | Religion

Phone: 612-673-4352

Email: rose.french@startribune.com

Rose French covers religion for the Star Tribune.

Ritchie talk at Catholic church is put off amid furor

Media attention to secretary of state's role in marriage amendment controversy was cited as factor.

Updated: August 01, 2012, - 11:20 PM

Religion beat: Minneapolis church honors victims in Norway

Just days after the terrorist attacks in Norway last year, Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in Minneapolis held a service to remember the fallen. This Sunday marks the first anniversary of the attacks, and the church again plans to hold a memorial service to commemorate those who died or suffered.

Updated: July 20, 2012, - 05:50 PM

Hot summer days will try Muslims during Ramadan

Monthlong observance begins tonight, requires daytime fasting.

Updated: July 19, 2012, - 12:26 AM

Religion beat: Forum explores meaning of life

On Sunday, at the Hindu Temple of Minnesota. in Maple Grove -- considered the largest Hindu temple in the United States -- will host an interfaith forum exploring the "purpose of life and human existence."

Updated: July 14, 2012, - 04:59 PM

Spirit moves 'church hoppers'

A growing number of people are sampling multiple churches to fulfill their religious needs, to the dismay of some pastors. Evangelical Christians tend to be particularly active church hoppers.

Updated: July 14, 2012, - 06:46 AM

Mpls. church takes on affordable housing project

Westminster Presbyterian of Minneapolis plans to build 150 units downtown over five years.

Updated: July 10, 2012, - 11:53 PM

Two faiths seek common ground in St. Anthony

An interfaith gathering at a church in St. Anthony brought Muslims and Christians together to promote tolerance and peace.

Updated: July 08, 2012, - 10:20 PM

Religion beat: Tuneup time for church music

More than 1,000 church musicians from a variety of denominations are expected to participate in free music clinics in July and August in cities across the United States, including St. Paul

Updated: July 06, 2012, - 05:33 PM

Interfaith event to support Muslims in St. Anthony

Gathering is in wake of City Council rejection of Islamic center.

Updated: July 04, 2012, - 09:29 PM

Wife of 9/11 hero relies on her faith

Deena Burnett's husband, Tom, was among the passengers who battled terrorists on board United Airlines Flight 93. The Bloomington native helped stop hijackers from crashing the jetliner into the White House or U.S. Capitol. Instead, the plane went down in a Pennsylvania field.

Updated: July 02, 2012, - 01:13 AM