Religion

Trump Is Defiant After Pope Criticizes His Plan To Build Border Wall

6:18am February 19, 2016

by Sarah McCammon

Campaigning in South Carolina, Donald Trump denounced Pope Francis' comments suggesting that he is not a Christian because of the GOP presidential front-runner's hardline position on immigration.

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Pope Francis Justifies Contraception In Regions Affected By Zika Virus

7:20pm February 18, 2016

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with the Nicole Winfield of the Associated Press about the pope's justification for use of contraception in regions affected by the Zika virus.

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Pope Francis walks onstage before celebrating Mass at the Ciudad Juarez fairgrounds, near the U.S. border on Wednesday.

Pope Says Trump 'Is Not Christian'

4:27pm February 18, 2016

by Scott Detrow

Pope Francis was criticizing Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's plan to build a wall on the U.S.-Mexico border. Trump called the comment "disgraceful."

Pope Francis speaks to journalists Thursday aboard a flight from Mexico to Italy.

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Pope Suggests Contraception Use May Be 'Lesser Evil' For Those Fearing Zika

1:42pm February 18, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The pope firmly ruled out abortion for pregnant women who fear effects of the Zika virus — but said that "in certain cases," contraception might be a lesser evil, without directly approving its use.

Pope Francis Wraps Up Mexico Trip In Juarez, Near U.S. Border

10:26am February 18, 2016

by Monica Ortiz Uribe

Mexico said farewell to Pope Francis from the border city of Juárez. His journey across the country followed the well worn path taken by millions of immigrants to reach the doorstep of the U.S.

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Polish nuns do most of the cooking at the Vatican. Here, they prepare sweets for the Feast of St. Nicholas.

Holy Ravioli! Cookbook Reveals The Vatican's Favorite Recipes

1:34pm February 17, 2016

by Tove Danovich

We all have comfort foods — even Pope Francis and the men who guard him. The Vatican Cookbook is a tour of life and food in the world's smallest country, as told by members of the Swiss Guard.

'Strange Gods' Chronicles The History Of Secularism And Conversion

1:27pm February 17, 2016

Journalist Susan Jacoby tells Fresh Air that more than half of Americans will change religion at least once in their adult life time. Her new book is Strange Gods: A Secular History of Conversion.

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A video posted by El Universal shows Pope Francis being pulled off balance by an eager crowd Tuesday in Mexico.

Pope Francis Scolds Overeager Crowd After He's Jostled In Mexico

10:08am February 17, 2016

by Bill Chappell

"Don't be selfish! Don't be selfish!" the pontiff said in Spanish, raising his hand to emphasize his point and call for patience.

Local Priest In City Notorious For Crime Reacts To Pope Francis' Visit To Mexico

6:48pm February 14, 2016

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Father Kevin Mullins, a priest in crime-plagued Juarez, Mexico, about what his flock is hoping to hear from Pope Francis this week.

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Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia addresses a gathering in McLean, Va., in 2006. Scalia was a devout Roman Catholic, but said, "The only article in faith that plays any part in my judging is the commandment, 'Thou Shalt Not Lie.'"

Scalia Expressed His Faith With The Same Fervor As His Court Opinions

6:03pm February 14, 2016

by Tom Gjelten

He was one of six Catholics on the court and the most outspoken about his faith. But he said "the only article in faith that plays any part in my judging is the commandment, 'Thou Shalt Not Lie.'"

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