Religion and Faith

July 17, 2003 1:20 PM

President Ford honored

Former President Gerald R. Ford gets a salute from prominent journalists who covered him during his political career during the annual presentation of the Gerald R. Ford Foundation journalism awards for coverage of the presidency and national defense. We hear a live broadcast from the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

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July 15, 2003 4:55 PM

Mourners pay respect to Archbishop Roach

After a short prayer service family members, longtime friends, Catholics and admirers filed passed Archbishop Roach's open coffin at the foot of the altar at the Cathedral of St. Paul on Tuesday. Minnesota Public Radio's Art Hughes talked to several those attending the viewing about their remembrances of Roach.

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July 11, 2003 3:50 PM

Former Archbishop John Roach dies

he first Minnesota native to head the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis died Friday. Former Archbishop John Roach, 81, died at Little Sisters of the Poor in St. Paul. "Archbishop Roach was an outstanding church leader," said Archbishop Harry Flynn, who succeeded Roach. "He made major contributions to the lives of both Catholics and non-Catholics in this archdiocese."

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July 7, 2003 1:20 PM

Religious Liberty in America: The Legacy of Church and State

We hear a special program from MPR's Speaking of Faith series, about religion in America.

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July 7, 2003 11:20 AM

Conversion conversations

A writer pursues a spiritual life that crosses both Judaism and Christianity. In the process, she explores what it means to convert.

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July 2, 2003 5:15 PM

Review boards work toward healing

In the wake of the sexual abuse scandal in the Catholic church, dioceses across the country have set up policy review boards. Two boards in central Minnesota are beginning their work, one at St. John's Abbey and the other at the St. Cloud Diocese. Their purpose is to monitor the church's policies and response to sexual abuse. But victims' rights groups doubt the review boards will have the power to make any real change in church policy.

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June 16, 2003 1:20 PM

Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Theologian, Pacifist, Attempted Assassin

Dietrich Bonhoeffer was one of the 20th century's greatest Christian theologians. He also was involved in several attempts to assassinate Adolph Hitler. Host Krista Tippett speaks with Martin Doblmeier, director of the new documentary Bonhoeffer, which examines how this pacifistic figure struggled with some of the greatest moral issues of his day, and became an emblem of personal faith and conscience.

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June 10, 2003 7:20 AM

Archdiocese of Boston expected to name Law replacement soon

The Archdiocese of Boston is expected to name a permanent replacement this month for Cardinal Bernard Law, and Twin Cities Archbishop Harry Flynn is on the shortlist. The Boston Globe has reported that the Vatican's choice may be made public as early as today. Law resigned last December, after revelations that he failed to remove known sexual offenders from active ministry. Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer talked with Don Briel, the director of the Center for Catholic Studies at the University of St. Thomas.

by Cathy Wurzer

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April 10, 2003 11:20 AM

Karen Armstrong

Some in the Muslim world are calling for action against the U.S. in response to the war in Iraq, while others caution against using violence. Theologian Karen Armstrong talks with Katherine Lanpher about the influence of the three major religions on world affairs.

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March 14, 2003 5:30 AM

An Afghan journey

War can bring big changes. Ghafar Lakanwal speaks five languages and holds a PhD. He is the former head of Afghanistan's U.N. delegation. Now he lives in the Twin Cities and runs two restaurants. Lakanwal says the story of his life contains a lesson for Americans.

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