Pope Francis: Priests can bless same-sex couples
A Vatican document released Monday says the blessings may be carried out providing they are not part of regular Church rituals.
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A Vatican document released Monday says the blessings may be carried out providing they are not part of regular Church rituals.
Francis, who will turn 87 next month, confirmed the lung inflammation but said he'd still travel to Dubai later this week to address a climate change conference.
The Cathedral of St. Paul recently discovered some of the treasured history behind its artwork. It starts with a teenage sculptor from Italy who traveled to the capital city in the early 1900s.
Catholic Church prelates gather for Synod 2023 after Pope Francis stirs controversy by suggesting possibility of same-sex marriage blessings.
Francis has previously quipped it was an "honor" to be attacked by Americans.
A 12-year-old boy is being investigated in connection to a church fire in central Minnesota Tuesday.
The report found, in all six dioceses in Illinois, there were 451 Catholic clerics and religious brothers who abused nearly 2,000 children.
The Vatican says the pontiff, 86, "rested well" and even "resumed work," as the faithful held a vigil for him outside a Rome hospital for the second time since 2021.
The Catholic leader spoke about laws discriminating against LGBTQ people, his health and his predecessor in a wide-ranging interview with the AP.
Barron has served as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles for the last seven years and regularly posts YouTube videos.
Amidst the turmoil of the last few years, more than 200 million people have turned to a northern Minnesota man for a sense of calm and peace. A Duluth priest is now an international success story.
A priest in La Crosse has been ignoring COVID-19 gathering restrictions at his masses while warning people that vaccines are useless and anyone who imposes virus-related protocols will burn in the "lowest, hottest levels" of hell.
Pope Francis asked a Minnesota bishop to resign after he was investigated by the Vatican for allegedly interfering with past investigations into clergy sexual abuse, officials said Tuesday.
Terms of the agreement were announced Tuesday. Some 70 victims say they were abused by 41 priests in cases that date back to the 1950s.
The heads of Minnesota's Catholic and Lutheran churches say they will defy Gov. Tim Walz's executive order and reopen on May 26 -- without adhering to the requirement of no more than 10 worshipers at a given service.
"The Church is a safer place for children and young people today thanks to the courage of abuse survivors who advocated strongly for changes to protect the vulnerable and hold abusers and Church leaders accountable," Bishop John LeVoir said.
The investigation centers on allegations that Crookston Bishop Michael Hoeppner engaged in "acts or omissions intended to interfere with or avoid civil or canonical investigations of clerical sexual misconduct."
The Diocese says Bishop Sirba suffered cardiac arrest at St. Rose Church in Proctor Sunday morning.
As part of the settlement, the diocese agreed to make public the names and files of clergy who have been accused of abuse.
The Diocese of New Ulm in Minnesota has reached a $34 million settlement in its bankruptcy case with 93 people who say they were sexually abused by priests and others.
The attorney for 125 claimants in the diocese's bankruptcy case, Jeff Anderson, says the agreement requires the diocese to pay them $40 million.
The head of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis says he's troubled by the Vatican's failure to conclude an investigation into allegations that his predecessor behaved inappropriately with young men.
A former priest accused of sexually abusing at least three boys in Wisconsin decades ago has been bound over for trial.
A Hennepin County woman has helped solve a K-9 shortage that's been dogging the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office.
With hot days ahead, Minnesota farmers in of all kinds are trying to navigate the heat and dry weather.
A Blaine woman from Liberia calls herself an accidental inspiration. The busy wife and mother who runs a nonprofit helping children in Liberia started coming to Burn Boot Camp after an emotional slump.
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota and Pennsylvania, accusing the states of refusing to provide the U.S. Department of Agriculture with data on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants.
Sonderling was elevated to the role in an acting capacity after Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the position in April.
A Blaine woman from Liberia calls herself an accidental inspiration. The busy wife and mother who runs a nonprofit helping children in Liberia started coming to Burn Boot Camp after an emotional slump.
The truck parked inside Fire Station 7 in St. Paul was built just up the road in Wyoming, Minnesota by a company working to make the vehicles safer for crews.
A Hennepin County deputy accused of domestic assault in a February incident that sent a Maple Grove, Minnesota, hospital into lockdown pleaded guilty on Monday.
A 28-year-old woman died early Monday morning after the car she was driving crashed into a traffic light and burst into flames in Eagan, Minnesota.
Chughtai said her "office will remain open to continue serving the people of Ward 10," but she will miss the council meeting on July 16. She plans to return before the July 30 meeting.
A 26-year-old Minnesota teacher is accused of sending a high school student sexually explicit images via Snapchat.
One person was killed and another critically injured in a single-vehicle crash in northern Minnesota Sunday evening, authorities said.
Two people were hurt when the motorcycle they were on struck a deer Saturday evening in northeastern Minnesota.
The Minnesota Air Rescue Team rescued a man from the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness late Friday night after he suffered a "severe leg injury" while wielding a machete.
Police in Cold Spring, Minnesota, say a suspect is in custody in connection to a fatal stabbing on Saturday night.
A 63-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash Sunday morning in western Wisconsin.
A federal judge ruled ICE failed to show enough evidence to justify holding Salah Sarsour, a legal permanent resident detained for 80 days after speaking out in support of Palestinian rights.
Jim Troupis, Mike Roman, and Ken Chesebro entered not guilty pleas in Dane County Circuit Court on Tuesday to 11 felony forgery charges tied to a scheme to submit false electoral certificates to Congress after Trump lost Wisconsin in 2020.
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that Hannah Dugan's obstruction of justice conviction will stand, rejecting her legal team's argument that a recent appeals court ruling should have invalidated the case.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
What started as a small fundraiser following one of Joe's surgeries at Gillette Children's has grown into a community tradition that has raised nearly $100,000 for the hospital.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
Betty and Kermit Eastman, both 99, celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary on June 6 — a milestone so rare that on average only one couple in the U.S. reaches it each year.
Created by artist Lilyan Lauzon, the mini art vending machine at Inkwell Booksellers charges no fees to artists and returns the full $1 sale price to each creator.
Sonderling was elevated to the role in an acting capacity after Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer left the position in April.
Congresswoman Angie Craig and Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan each have a healthy number of Democratic endorsements in their fight for Tina Smith's Senate seat — but one has a sizable campaign cash advantage.
The Supreme Court handed down split decisions today when it comes to President Trump's power to fire people, but refused to overturn the verdict in E. Jean Carroll's multi-million-dollar verdict against him.
Chughtai said her "office will remain open to continue serving the people of Ward 10," but she will miss the council meeting on July 16. She plans to return before the July 30 meeting.
The Supreme Court overturned a 90-year-old decision that allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being fired by the president at will.
Insurance experts say hail damage claims that once averaged $10,000–$15,000 now routinely reach $40,000–$60,000, even as many policies have shifted away from full replacement coverage.
Hundreds of workers, employed by Delaware North Company to serve food and drinks, say they are fighting for livable wages and healthcare benefits.
Target is tapping designer and TV personality Isaac Mizrahi for a newly created role as creative director at large as the discounter aims to reclaim its reputation for stylish clothing on a budget.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The dream of a woman in Minnesota started with excitement, but quickly unraveled into loss after she said she fell victim to a scheme that targeted more than 30 Spanish speakers.
A Hennepin County deputy accused of domestic assault in a February incident that sent a Maple Grove, Minnesota, hospital into lockdown pleaded guilty on Monday.
A 26-year-old Minnesota teacher is accused of sending a high school student sexually explicit images via Snapchat.
The start of Luigi Mangione's federal trial is being pushed back to 2027, a judge announced Monday.
Police in Cold Spring, Minnesota, say a suspect is in custody in connection to a fatal stabbing on Saturday night.
One person is dead and eight others are hurt in a string of weekend shootings across Minneapolis.
A Blaine woman from Liberia calls herself an accidental inspiration. The busy wife and mother who runs a nonprofit helping children in Liberia started coming to Burn Boot Camp after an emotional slump.
As temperatures climb across the Twin Cities this week, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to keep a close eye on their animals.
A dangerous social media trend is circulating online, and Minnesota health experts are warning parents it involves allergy medication.
The Minneapolis City Council on Thursday voted to overturn a ban on adult bathhouses and sex venues that has been in place for 38 years.
Emily Pearson has a rare genetic disorder that causes severe, painful reactions to sunlight.
Tucked away in the Midway neighborhood in St. Paul is a community treasure many have come to love and respect.
Legendary musician Lionel Richie is postponing two upcoming concerts after he cut his performance short in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this week.
We have another action-packed weekend with events happening every day all across the state, including plenty of ways to celebrate Pride!
Legendary musician Lionel Richie had to cut his performance short Wednesday night in St. Paul, Minnesota, leaving fans with many questions.
A trip to the video store was once a weekly ritual, and now one Minnesota movie lover is trying to bring that experience back.
A Blaine woman from Liberia calls herself an accidental inspiration. The busy wife and mother who runs a nonprofit helping children in Liberia started coming to Burn Boot Camp after an emotional slump.
A Minnesota federal judge noted for presiding over "several landmark disputes involving the National Football League" has died at 96, the U.S. District Court announced Monday.
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been indicted on illegal sports gambling charges, authorities announced Monday.
Connor Prielipp struck out a career-high 10 in six innings, Ryan Kreidler hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh and the Minnesota Twins edged the Colorado Rockies 3-2 on Sunday.
Hunter Goodman hit three homers and drove in five runs, powering the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
One of the most-watched primary match-ups pits Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan against U.S. Congresswoman Angie Craig in the race for the DFL nomination for U.S. Senate.
With six weeks before the primary, the stakes are building in the U.S. Senate contest contest between two of Minnesota's brightest DFL stars: Congresswoman Angie Craig and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
Fifteen people, most of them Minnesotans, were arrested and charged last week, accused of impeding Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Two anti-ICE protesters charged with felonies in federal court tell their story to WCCO's Esme Murphy.
Early voting for the Aug. 11 primary starts this Friday, and one of the most-watched races in Minnesota is the very tight contest for governor on the Republican side.
It's a lake cruise in the middle of town, and there's more than pelicans on the Pelican Breeze tour in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Currie, Minnesota, is truly small-town America. The population hovers at just over 200. But on the northern outskirts, you'll happen upon a place with plenty of bells and whistles: End-O-Line Railroad Park and Museum
School's out, summer's here, and if you're heading to the lake on Highway 10, you may just stumble upon hidden treasure.
Nearly 40 years ago, a building was sent over piece by piece from Norway to a farm in Chippewa County, Minnesota. It's one of the only stabburs in the United States.
Minneiska, Minnesota, is a small river town on Highway 61 near the Mississippi River, but at one point it was home to a castle.
Water beckons Minnesotans this time of year, especially our lakes. But something in it can turn us away, even if other animals and organisms need it.
The latest data shows it's at 331.2 million barrels of oil.
Fifteen Minnesotans charged for conspiracy to impede or injure federal agents are part of what President Trump considers a terrorist group, prosecutors said.
A big birthday party is coming up this summer, one that every American can celebrate. And it could help the fireworks industry explode with record sales. WCCO explores how much Americans spend each year on fireworks.
Minnesotans weathered the third air quality alert triggered by ozone of the year Monday. If two more happen, it will tie the yearly record.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Minnesotans got a great view of the northern lights Tuesday night.
A look at the newest addition to the polar bear population at St. Paul, Minnesota's Como Zoo.
From food shelves to school programs, our team is proud to serve where it matters most.
The Minnesota State Fair has unveiled its new food, drinks and vendors for 2025.
With hot days ahead, Minnesota farmers in of all kinds are trying to navigate the heat and dry weather.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
High temperatures will be in the low 90s across parts of central and southern Minnesota on Tuesday, including the Twin Cities, NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
The high heat isn't just dangerous for people, it's dangerous for dogs too. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Derek James spoke to a veterinarian about when it's safe for them to go outside.
With more hot days ahead, farmers of all kinds in Minnesota are trying to navigate the heat and dry weather. John Lauritsen shows who's experiencing drought conditions and what they're doing to get by.
High temperatures will be in the low 90s across parts of central and southern Minnesota on Tuesday, including the Twin Cities, NEXT Weather meteorologist Chris Shaffer says.
The high heat isn't just dangerous for people, it's dangerous for dogs too. Photojournalist Nick Lunemann and Derek James spoke to a veterinarian about when it's safe for them to go outside.
A Minnesota family is searching for answers after U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Armando Ortiz Canseco was lost at sea during a training exercise.
There is a new solution to a problem that's been dogging the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office. They've been short on K-9's because of budget issues. As Susan-Elizabeth Littlefield shows, they received a donation unlike any other.
With more hot days ahead, farmers of all kinds in Minnesota are trying to navigate the heat and dry weather. John Lauritsen shows who's experiencing drought conditions and what they're doing to get by.