Pope Francis Begins South American Trip In Chile
Steve Inskeep talks to journalist Piotr Kozak about the pope's trip which comes amid controversy over an alleged cover-up of sexual abuse by dozens of Catholic priests in Chile.
Religion
Mormon Church Leader To Be Officially Announced Tuesday
Rachel Martin talks to University of Virginia professor Kathleen Flake about the expected new leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Church President Thomas Monson died this month.
Report Shows It's Increasingly Dangerous To Be A Christian In Many Countries
Open Doors USA released its annual list of the most dangerous countries for Christians. Among those where anti-Christian hostility has grown are India and Turkey, two important U.S. allies.
An American Muslim Preacher Faces His Own Mortality
Usama Canon is the founding director of the Ta'leef Collective, a "third place" for Muslims between mosque and home. After an ALS disagnosis, he's reflecting on his work.
How To Make The World A Better Place In 2018, According To Pope Francis
He spoke about topics in the headlines but also voiced concerns about the risks of technology and the need to develop better drugs without worrying about profits.
Pope Francis Once Again Encourages Mothers To Breastfeed In The Sistine Chapel
During an annual baptism ceremony in the Sistine Chapel Sunday, Pope Francis once again encouraged mothers to breastfeed if their infants were hungry, saying this was a "language of love."
Evangelicals and Mormons Are Political Allies, But Theological Rivals
Conservative Christians and Mormons vote the same way on many social issues, but religious differences still spur harsh criticisms between the groups.
Deep Differences Remain Between Mormon And Evangelical Communities
Conservative Christians are often allied politically with conservative Mormons, especially around social issues, but major theological differences remain between evangelical Christianity and Mormonism.
Congo's Catholic Cardinal: Crackdown On Protesters Is 'Barbarism'
The head of the Roman Catholic Church in Congo has accused security forces of opening fire on innocent protesters. The U.N. says several people died in Sunday's demonstrations against the president.
Muslim-Americans Face Challenges When Confronting Leader's Misconduct
A prominent Dalled-based Muslim preacher has been caught up in allegations of sexual harassment. Clerics are looking into it. Ailsa Chang talks to BuzzFeed reporter Hannah Allam.