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A priest blesses a boy during Holy Communion. Earlier this year, the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference approved guidelines for priests who father children. In the guidelines, which were recently published online, the Irish bishops advised any priest who

Irish Bishops Advise Priests With Children How To 'Face Up' To Responsibilities

2:09pm August 22, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

"If, contrary to this obligation [to celibacy], a priest fathers a child, the wellbeing of his child should be his first consideration," the Irish Catholic Bishops' Conference said in its guidelines.

Community Of Charlottesville Mourns, After Violent Outbreak Surrounding Saturday's Alt Right Rally

Can Faith Leaders Help America Heal After Charlottesville?

5:06pm August 21, 2017

Are we hearing enough from the nation's faith leaders right now? What are they saying...and who's listening?

President Trump poses with Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr., during commencement at Liberty University May 13 in Lynchburg, Va.

Some Liberty University Grads Are Returning Their Diplomas To Protest Trump

9:19am August 20, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

A group of alumni from one of the nation's most influential evangelical Christian universities is condemning their school's president for his continued alignment with President Trump.

Code Switch is tackling your trickiest questions about race relations.

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How To Talk Race With Your Family: Ask Code Switch

5:57am August 20, 2017

We asked you to send us your racial conundrums. And in the first 'Ask Code Switch,' we take on a big one: How do you talk to family members whose racial views seem stuck in the Stone Age?

The Role Of Solar Eclipses In Religion

5:44pm August 18, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

Throughout human history, solar eclipses have been seen as having great religious significance, often as omens or signs of divine warning or punishment. Major and minor religions alike have their own understandings.

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Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. (right) praised President Trump for his "bold truthful statement" about Charlottesville.

Trump's Evangelical Advisers Stand By Their Man

5:40pm August 18, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

Business leaders have resigned from Trump's council over his response to Charlottesville. But evangelical leaders say they see their role differently.

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Liberty University Presidnet Jerry Falwell, Jr., right, praised President Trump for his "bold truthful statement" about Charlottesville.

In Contrast To Business Councils, Trump's Evangelical Advisers Stay Put

4:54pm August 18, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

President Trump has lost business advisers as a result of his Charlottesville comments, but his evangelical advisers appear to be sticking by him.

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At the end of the week campers receive banners for various accomplishments such as reciting the Kalimah Shahadah in Arabic and English or reading the entire Quran.

Between Swimming And S'mores, Young Muslim Campers Learn To Cope With Rising Hate

9:46pm August 17, 2017

by Leila Fadel

The 55-year-old Muslim Youth Camp is taking on new meaning as a temporary respite for today's new generation in the current political climate.

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Malala Yousafzai is congratulated after collecting her A-level exam results at Edgbaston High School for Girls in Birmingham, England.

Once Shot For Advocating For Girls' Education, Malala Is Going To Oxford

8:43pm August 17, 2017

by John Ydstie

The young Pakistani-born woman shot by the Taliban because she advocated for girls' education is now headed to Oxford. Malala Yousafzai is also the youngest-ever winner of the Nobel Peace Prize

Tillerson Calls Out Key Persian Gulf Allies In Religious Freedom Report

6:49pm August 15, 2017

by Michele Kelemen

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson released the annual religious freedom report on Tuesday, singling out some key US partners from Saudi Arabia to Bahrain. This comes after Tillerson has faced criticism for downplaying human rights.

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