Sex Abuse Scandal Isn't The Only 'Pain' For The Pope In South America
Pope Francis was stung by a sexual abuse scandal in Chile, where the Church is losing sway and people are embracing social norms opposed by the Vatican.
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Pope Francis Accuses Bishop's Critics Of Slander, Riling Sex Abuse Victims In Chile
On the last day of his visit to Chile, Pope Francis set the simmering resentment that some hold against the Catholic Church to a full boil.
Friendly Skies: Pope Marries Couple On A Plane Over Chile
The couple had planned to tie the knot next months but their Catholic church was destroyed in a massive earthquake. The pontiff asked if they'd like him to marry them right then? They agreed.
Trump Admin Will Protect Health Workers Who Refuse Services On Religious Grounds
The Division of Conscience and Religious Freedom is being established to aid health workers with objections rooted in conscience or religion to treating certain people and performing some procedures.
Pet Blessing In Spain
Catholics are celebrating the Feast of San Anton this week. He's known as the patron saint of animals, and in Spain the fiesta ends with people bringing their pets to be blessed in church.
'Racial Impostor Syndrome': Here Are Your Stories
We got more than 100 letters from our listeners about how y'all feel like fakes. Here are some of our favorites.
What Stories Do You Want From Code Switch In 2018?
New year, new stories. Let us know which topics, stories and notable people you want us to cover in the coming year.
Mormon Church Names Russell M. Nelson As New Leader
"My brethren of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles laid hands upon my hands, ordained me, set me apart as president of the church. It was a sacred and humbling experience," Nelson said Tuesday.
On Visit To Chile, Pope Asks For Forgiveness Over Sex-Abuse Scandal
At least five churches have been vandalized since Friday ahead of Francis' visit, some with firebombs as anger persists years after a major sex-abuse scandal that many see as a coverup by the Vatican.
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.