Walz administration, churches don't back away from potential clash over reopening
Gov. Tim Walz's administration didn't bend Thursday after Catholic churches and some Lutheran churches said they would defy his orders and reopen next week.
Minnesota's Catholic, some Lutheran churches to reopen this month in defiance of Walz restrictions
Minnesota's Catholic church and some Lutheran churches will allow services to resume later this month, choosing to defy Gov. Tim Walz's latest regulations on public gatherings.
Gathering size restrictions remain for places of worship, with plans for eased restrictions in future phases
Guidance for places of worship in Minnesota remains unchanged from previous weeks under the governor's order as other establishments are seeing some restrictions lifted under the state's reopening plans.
Crews demolish beloved Melrose, Minnesota church damaged in arson
The community of Melrose, Minnesota gathered to remember the old Church of St. Mary as it was demolished Tuesday, years after an act of arson destroyed the interior.
Priest uses squirt gun to shoot holy water and maintain social distancing
A priest in Detroit has been using a squirt gun to dispense holy water and maintain social distancing.
Report: Anti-Semitic incidents in US hit record high in 2019
The Jewish civil rights group counted the highest annual tally since the New York City-based group began tracking anti-Semitic incidents in 1979.
Pro-life health clinic sues Minnesota governor, calling for ban on some abortions during pandemic
A pro-life health clinic in White Bear Lake leads a group of plaintiffs suing Minnesota leaders and health providers, calling for surgical abortions to be prohibited at Planned Parenthood and other health centers during the pandemic.
Minnesota church leaders, Walz discuss future of services amid COVID-19 outbreak
Governor Tim Walz hosted a call with church leaders from across the state Monday as communities try to make plans in accordance with COVID-19 guidelines.
Minneapolis mosque publicly broadcasts historic call to prayer during Ramadan
Thursday night marked the first publicly broadcast call to prayer, or "Adhan," in Minnesota.
Call to prayer to be broadcast in Cedar-Riverside during Ramadan in Minneapolis
To allow Minneapolis residents to pray together during Ramadan while maintaining social distance during the coronavirus pandemic, Adhan—the call to prayer—will be played over a loudspeaker in the Cedar-Riverside neighborhood five times per day for the duration of the Islamic holy holiday.
U.S. Justice Department monitoring restrictions on worship
The United States Attorney General is warning state and local governments there could be consequences for cracking down on religious services.
Churches go on with social-distanced services as pandemic disrupts Easter
The coronavirus pandemic threw a wrench in the Easter plans for Minnesota churches, but that didn't stop services on Sunday.
Churches forced to get creative for Easter services as stay at home order is extended in Minnesota
The extension of the governor's stay-at-home order through May 4 means families with plans to travel or attend services are finding new ways to celebrate Easter.
Doctors, nurses in Good Friday procession at Vatican
The participation of Vatican medical personnel provided a stark reminder of how the virus outbreak has infused almost all walks of life.
Families connect virtually for first night of Passover amid pandemic
Normally, the parking lot at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park would be filled with cars for the first night of Passover. This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the celebrations of the old and sacred meal of Seder will be happening all across the world through 2020 technology.
Minnesota governor stresses no large gatherings as Easter, Passover approach
Upcoming religious holidays, like Easter and Passover, will look different this year under Minnesota's stay-at-home order and social distancing guidelines due to COVID-19.
Landlord changes locks on California church after pastor said he'd continue to hold services
The San Joaquin County Health Department had ordered the church to shut down last week.
Central Florida church held in-person Sunday Service as stay-at-home order allows religious services
The Center Arena Church held its usual Sunday service, as the "stay-at-home" order allows them to. They are just one of several churches holding services in-person.
Minneapolis church lends location to Loaves and Fishes to provide free meals during COVID-19 crisis
For more than 30 years, Loaves and Fishes has been called Minnesota’s largest free restaurant. Now, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the nonprofit that provides free meals to those in need is expanding.
Tampa megachurch crowded with worshipers, despite social distancing orders
Cheers and applause could be heard on a Tampa megachurch's livestream Sunday from a few hundred people inside The River at Tampa Bay Church. The church is refusing to close its doors despite a "safer at home" order in effect in Hillsborough County.