Many Muslim Refugees Spend Ramadan Inside Migrant Camps
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with journalist Jeanne Carstensen from Athens about how Muslim refugees are spending this year's Ramadan inside of migrant camps.
Religion
In Armenia Visit, Pope Aims For Reconciliation In A Tense Region
Last year, Pope Francis called the Ottoman Empire's slaughter of Armenians "the first genocide of the 20th century," sparking a diplomatic spat with Turkey. He begins a 3-day visit to Armenia Friday.
Radio Talk Show Host Warns: Not All Conservative Christians Back Trump
Donald Trump on Tuesday met with evangelical leaders in New York. Conservative radio show host Erick Erickson tells Rachel Martin he believes that they are "trading on Jesus' name for politics."
Trump Would Disrupt The Broken System In Washington, Ralph Reed Says
Donald Trump met with leading Christian conservatives on Tuesday. David Greene talks to Ralph Reed, the head of the Faith and Freedom Coalition and a longtime Christian activist in Washington.
Donald Trump Meets Evangelical Leaders In New York
Donald Trump met Tuesday afternoon with hundreds of evangelical leaders in New York City for a discussion on various political and moral issues.
Southern Baptist Convention Urges Churches To Welcome Refugees
The Southern Baptist Convention is not known for its progressivism. But this year's annual meeting of Southern Baptist churches passed resolutions calling for the end of the display of the Confederate battle flag and urged churches to welcome refugees.
Southern Baptists Split With Donald Trump On Refugee Resettlement
At the annual meeting of Southern Baptist churches, delegates affirmed a Christian duty to welcome refugees and called for an end to the display of the Confederate battle flag.
How LGBTQ People Of Color Are Dealing With Orlando: Code Switch Podcast, Episode 4
The tragedy in Orlando shook many people in communities that already feel vulnerable: LGBTQ Americans, Latinos, Muslims, immigrant families, and those living at the intersection of these identities.
Chicago Archdiocese To Offer Paid Family Leave
Chicago's Catholic Archdiocese next month begins offering 12 weeks of paid parental leave to its employees. Officials say the directive ensures personnel policies are in line with church teachings.
Dalai Lama Meets With President Obama; China Objects
The spiritual leader, visiting the White House, offered condolences for the shootings in Orlando. China, as usual, condemned the meeting, saying it encourages Tibetan separatists.