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Rose French covers religion for the Star Tribune.

Obituary: Pastor Luther Youngdahl championed civil rights

The Rev. Luther "Bill" Youngdahl hailed from a family filled with eminent pastors and politicians and played a prominent role in the 1960s civil rights movement.

Updated: August 20, 2012, - 09:43 PM

Marriage fight divides state's Catholics

Those who oppose the proposed constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage are organizing, putting them at odds with bishops.

Updated: August 18, 2012, - 07:07 PM

On the faith beat: What's spiritual about the Beatles?

When you think of spiritual music, Stevie Wonder or the Pointer Sisters may not immediately come to mind.

Updated: August 17, 2012, - 07:36 PM

Obituary: Feisty survivor Jennifer Anderson inspired Cancer Ride

When Jennifer Anderson was diagnosed with breast cancer six years ago, she decided to wholeheartedly fight the disease, becoming a prominent advocate in the Twin Cities for women battling the same diagnosis.

Updated: August 14, 2012, - 10:22 PM

No bomb, but threat shook up part of downtown

Minneapolis police say man who made lunchtime bomb threat at Nicollet Mall bank was "disgruntled'' but not armed.

Updated: August 11, 2012, - 11:57 AM

On the religion beat: Hope and memories grow in Lucy's Garden

Devastated and heartbroken after the death of her 1-year-old cousin, Sasha Hausman wanted to memorialize the little girl in an enduring and meaningful way.

Updated: August 10, 2012, - 06:42 PM

Rebuffed Muslims invite St. Anthony residents to meal

Leaders whose plans for an Islamic center were rejected want to increase understanding of their faith in St. Anthony.

Updated: August 07, 2012, - 11:18 PM

On the religion beat: Rescuer of Jews in WWII honored

The Minneapolis-based American Swedish Institute and Jewish Community Relations Council of Minnesota and the Dakotas (JCRC) are recognizing the 100th anniversary of Raoul Wallenberg's birth by sharing his story.

Updated: August 03, 2012, - 08:28 PM

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