Religion

PRINSBURG — A belief in the importance of offering a Christian education in Prinsburg well into the future led to a $9 million capital campaign to modernize and expand the...

WILLMAR — Fifty years ago this weekend, the congregation of Vinje Lutheran Church bade farewell to the building where members had worshipped since the early 1900s and walked together to...

VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis marked Christianity’s most joyous day with a passionate plea for world peace, celebrating his first Easter Sunday as pontiff in the enthusiastic company of more...

JERUSALEM (AP) — Hundreds of Christians streamed through the cobblestone alleyways of Jerusalem's Old City on Friday, hoisting wooden crosses and chanting prayers to mark the crucifixion of Jesus. By...

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Argentine Jorge Bergoglio was elected pope Wednesday and chose the papal name Francis, becoming first pontiff from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in...

ST. PAUL — Legalizing same-sex marriage in Minnesota took a key step forward Tuesday but faces many hurdles to approval. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 5-3 to send the proposal...

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Cardinals gathered for their final day of talks Monday before the conclave to elect the next pope, amid debate over whether the Catholic Church needs more...

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- The Vatican's penchant for secrecy has won out over American-style transparency. By NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press VATICAN CITY (AP) -- The Vatican's penchant for secrecy has...

Everyone knows that Nashville is home to the country music industry. But the city is increasingly becoming the capital of Christian music as well. For aspiring Christian artist Andrea Olson...

VATICAN CITY (AP) -- Pope Benedict XVI hit the 1 million Twitter follower mark on Wednesday as he sent his first tweet from his new account. In perhaps the most...