At Lent, Catholics Reflect On Faith As Sex Abuse Scandal Shakes The Church
On the first Sunday of Lent, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sister Joan Chittister about the holiday's meaning amid the ongoing abuse scandal.
Religion
House Votes To Condemn Anti-Semitism After Rep. Omar's Comments
The resolution was the product of tense internal deliberation among House Democrats, who were divided over how to confront a new round of allegations of anti-Semitism against Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn.
Minnesota Congresswoman Ignites Debate On Israel And Anti-Semitism
Constituents of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., voice concern over recent controversial comments. On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning anti-Semitism.
Fugitives From ICE, A Family Finds Sanctuary In A Pennsylvania Church
Under the Obama Administration, immigrants with strong family and community ties were not prioritized for deportation. That has changed and now and some families are seeking refuge in churches.
French Cardinal Covered Up Pedophile Accusations Against Priest, Court Says
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin — one of France's most prominent Catholic officials — says he will offer his resignation to Pope Francis in a few days.
United Methodists Face Fractured Future
The decision by United Methodists to reaffirm a traditional stand on homosexuality and marriage leaves the church's future unclear.
Growing Closer After Changing Faiths
NPR'S Lulu Garcia-Navarro speak with Kathryn Ross, who grew closer to her son after changing her faith.
Lesbian Bishop Responds To LGBTQ Ban In United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church vote to continue a ban on same-sex marriage and clergy has upset many in the church. Rachel Martin speaks with Karen Oliveto, the church's first openly lesbian bishop.
Journalists Who Reported On A Cardinal's Sex Abuse Verdict Could Face Jail Time
More than 100 notices have been sent to reporters and media organizations for breaching a judge's suppression order in the trial of Australian Cardinal George Pell.
Supreme Court Appears Ready To Let 40-Foot Cross Stand On Public Land
The Supreme Court seems inclined to let a 40-foot cross on public land — which is a World War I memorial — stand. But, justices struggled to clarify issues around the separation of church and state.