Ex-Employee Calls For Review Of Archdiocese Files

A former Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis employee is calling for a "comprehensive, external review" of priest files. Jennifer Haselberger released a statement Saturday asking Archbishop John Nienstedt to publicize a list of clergy who have engaged in acts of sexual misconduct, as well as those who could pose a threat to children. Haselberger worked at the archdiocese from 2008 to last April, when she resigned because of concerns about the way sexual abuse allegations were handled.

• Oct 5, 2013

Att'y Responds To Latest Allegations Against Catholic Church

The top deputy at the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis resigned Thursday amid fresh criticism of how top church officials handled cases of priests accused of sexual abuse.

• Oct 4, 2013

MN Native, Comedic Catholic Author Is A 'Saint' In New Book

St. Paul native and popular author Lino Rulli – who's also a former WCCO-TV reporter – has a new book out. It's called "Saint" and it's another serving of Rulli's humorous and irreverent take on religion and the Catholic Church. Rulli's ability to make people laugh while talking about God has taken him far. He went from having a cable show in the Twin Cities, to reporting at WCCO, to his current job for the past seven years hosting a national daily Sirius radio show.

• Sep 26, 2013

Pope Francis Says He Won't Judge Gays

Pope Francis said today, he won't judge clergy for their sexual orientation, and that he will not judge anyone gay who is searching for the Lord. The Pope also said he believes women should play a greater role in the church.

• Jul 29, 2013

Secret Church Documents Show Vatican's Role In Sex Abuse

Attorneys said 6,000 pages of secret church documents reveal in detail the Vatican's role in child sex abuse cases. St. Paul-based attorney Jeff Anderson said the letters show an elaborate abuse cover-up in Milwaukee from the 1950s through today.

• Jul 1, 2013

Catholics Gather For Thanksgiving Mass For New Pope

A silver bell rang inside the Basilica of Saint Mary as part of a mass to celebrate the installation of Pope Francis.

• Mar 19, 2013

Argentine Jorge Bergoglio Elected Pope Francis

Jorge Bergoglio of Argentina was elected pope Wednesday and chose the name Francis, becoming the first pontiff from the Americas and the first from outside Europe in more than a millennium.

• Mar 13, 2013

Who Is Jorge Mario Bergoglio?

Pope Francis is the first ever from the Americas, an austere Jesuit intellectual who modernized Argentina's conservative Catholic church.

• Mar 13, 2013

St. Thomas Law Prof: Conclave 'A Delightful, Quirky Tradition'

Cardinals have filed into the Sistine Chapel for the conclave to elect the next pope amid deep divisions and uncertainty over who will lead the 1.2 billion-strong Catholic Church.

• Mar 12, 2013

Former La Crosse Bishop Will Vote On Pope

The former bishop of the La Crosse diocese is among the 115 cardinals gathered in Vatican City for their final days of talks before the conclave to elect a new pope.

• Mar 11, 2013

Local Principal Jane Hileman Recognized Nationally

It is refreshing to learn about a successful school at a time when our education system is under such scrutiny.

• Feb 12, 2013

What Happens Now That Pope Benedict Is Stepping Down?

Declaring that he lacks the strength to do his job, Pope Benedict XVI announced Monday he will resign Feb. 28 -- becoming the first pontiff to step down in 600 years.

• Feb 11, 2013

Bachmann, Graves Face Off In 2nd Debate

Michele Bachmann is calling her bid for re-election her toughest race yet. On Thursday, the congresswoman and her DFL challenger Jim Graves faced off in their second debate.

• Nov 1, 2012

Canadian Archbishop Urges Minnesotans: 'Vote Yes'

A religious leader from Canada visited the Twin Cities Monday to speak out against gay marriage. The Archbishop of Ottawa spoke at the University of St. Thomas, where the Minnesota Catholic Conference is underway.

• Oct 8, 2012

Timing Of 'Vote Yes' Ad Signals Close Race

The group working to add a ban on same-sex marriage to the Minnesota Constitution started a television ad campaign across the state on Monday.

• Oct 1, 2012

Esme's Blog: The Sandusky Verdict

The story has been out there for months, in all its horrifying detail. But somehow those details make it all the more chilling.

• Jun 23, 2012

Good Question: Why Are Catholics Against Birth Control?

The Obama Administration's decision to force all employers to provide birth control coverage in their insurance plans, including religious-affiliated institutions like hospitals and universities, is creating incredible controversy.

• Feb 10, 2012

Gay Marriage Ban Supporters Raise Over $1.2M

Groups supporting a constitutional ban on gay marriage in Minnesota say they've raised more than $1.2 million to persuade voters to approve the ballot measure in November.

• Jan 31, 2012

Local Attorney Helping In Penn State Sex Scandal

A Twin Cities attorney, who's had success in similar sexual abuse cases, is now involved in the Penn State scandal.

• Nov 9, 2011

Facebook Page Urges Boycott Of Basilica Block Party

The boycott is to protest the Catholic Church's support of a constitutional amendment that would ban same sex marriage.

• Jun 14, 2011

Lawyer Wants Priests Accused Of Abuse Identified

The Archdiocese of St. Paul will not release a list containing 33 names of priests accused of sexually abusing minors.

• Apr 1, 2011

Catholic Priest Debates Church Rule

Rev. Mike Tegeder of St. Edward Catholic Church in Bloomington disagrees with a 2004 church rule that bars lay preaching. It's a rule that recently got him in hot water.

• Feb 24, 2011

Vatican Deems Green Bay Church A Holy Site

A tiny shrine in a small northeast Wisconsin town has just been given a huge distinction by the Vatican: It's been named as a holy site.

• Feb 14, 2011

Catholic Church: Don't Confess Sins To iPhone

The Catholic Church is concerned that some ads may lead parishioners to believe they can use a new iPhone app for confession.

• Feb 9, 2011

Lawyer For Wis. Accuser: Vatican Rejected Lawsuit

The attorney for a man who says he was sexually abused decades ago by a now-deceased priest at a Wisconsin school for the deaf says the Vatican has refused to be served with a lawsuit over the matter.

• Jan 31, 2011

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