Former Catholic Priest Calls To 'Abolish The Priesthood'
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with writer James Carroll, a former Catholic priest, about his piece in The Atlantic, titled "Abolish the Priesthood."
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American Muslims In Public Life Say They Face Outsize Scrutiny
Many say the storm of criticism around Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), the first black Muslim woman in Congress, is more about who she is than what she says. Her experience is familiar to other Muslim leaders.
Catholic Diocese Of Charlotte To Publish List Of Abusers
The Catholic Diocese of Charlotte will publish a list of clergy members who have been credibly accused of child sexual abuse, following other U.S. dioceses.
A Fishing Line Encircles Manhattan, Protecting Sanctity of Sabbath
Manhattan's eruv may be the most expensive in the world. It is a thin fishing line above the skyline that encircles the island, allowing observant Jews to leave their homes on the Sabbath.
'Amazing Grace' Musical Has Its 2nd Coming At Museum Of The Bible
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Gabe Barre, director of Amazing Grace: The Musical, which is currently playing at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C.
News Brief: China Tariffs, Maria Butina, Pope Francis Decree
Increased tariffs on China take effect as trade talks continue. Convicted Russian agent talks to NPR for her first U.S. media interview since sentencing. Pope updates rules on reporting sexual abuse.
Muslims In Moscow Say They Lack Space For Friday Prayers
There are four mosques in the Russian capital Moscow, but the growing Muslim population struggles to find a place to pray. Some Muslims complain the issue of new mosques has been politicized.
Pope Francis Issues New Rules On Reporting Sexual Abuse
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Marie Collins, a church sex abuse survivor, about new rules on reporting abuse. Collins wishes the pope's rules required priests to report abuse to civil authorities.
Pope Francis Issues Rules Requiring Priests And Nuns To Report Abuse
The papal decree also sets up new procedures to hold more-senior church authorities such as bishops accountable for committing abuse or for covering up the crimes of others.
Muslims Around The World Begin Observing Ramadan
David Greene talks to writer Wajahat Ali about how American Muslims are observing the holy month of Ramadan, soon after two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, were attacked.