Portraits Of Eid: Ancient Traditions In A New Community
Photographer Eslah Attar documented her first Eid away from her family in Ohio as a way to celebrate her new community, in Washington, D.C.
Religion
Pope Arrives In Ireland After New Report On Sex Abuse In U.S.
The pope arrives in Ireland to take part in the World Meeting of Families, a Vatican-sponsored gathering of Catholics, shortly after a report on sex abuse in Pennsylvania.
A Lot Has Changed In Ireland Since The Last Time A Pope Visited
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Irish journalist Paddy Agnew about the mood in Ireland ahead of Pope Francis' visit this weekend.
'Moral Obligation': Illinois Attorney General To Meet With Dioceses On Alleged Abuse
Lisa Madigan says a Pennsylvania grand jury report on clergy sex abuse "identifies at least seven priests with connections to Illinois." She says the Chicago Archdiocese has agreed to speak with her.
St. Louis Archdiocese Agrees To AG's Investigation Of Sexual Abuse Accusations
In the wake of the shocking revelations detailed in the Pennsylvania grand jury report on clergy abuse, Archbishop Robert Carlson of St. Louis has voluntarily opened church files for scrutiny.
Missouri Examines How Clergy Sex Abuse Allegations Were Handled
The state's attorney general is launching what he calls a "thorough and robust investigation" of clergy sex abuse in the archdiocese of St. Louis. The church says it will cooperate.
Pope Francis Visits Ireland Amid Latest Clergy Sex Abuse Scandals
Ireland has been plagued by sexual abuse scandals involving priests. The pope's visit comes as the Catholic Church faces multiple sexual abuse scandals across the world.
Morning News Brief
Attorney General Jeff Sessions, in a rebuke to President Trump, vows the Justice Department won't be swayed by politics. Hurricane Lane dumps torrents of rain on Hawaii. Pope Francis visits Ireland.
Pope Francis To Meet With Irish Victims Of Clergy Sex Abuse
David Greene talks to Colm O'Gorman, executive director of Amnesty International Ireland, who was raped as a teen by a priest. The pope will meet with Irish victims during his visit to Dublin.
Pope Francis To Visit Ireland Amid Church Scandals Across The World
The pope is under intense pressure to enact concrete measures to ensure accountability for church officials who ignored or covered up sexual abuse by clergy.