Religion

Report Compiles Stories Of Islamic State Defectors

1:46pm September 26, 2015

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks with Peter Neumann, director of the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation, about the ICSR report detailing the personal accounts of Islamic State defectors.

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NPR's Sylvia Poggioli talks to Pope Francis.

The Hectic, Tiring, Exciting Task Of Covering A Papal Tour

7:43am September 26, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

NPR's Sylvia Poggioli has been traveling with the pope all week — averaging three hours of sleep per night. Here's what it's like being among the 76 journalists following Pope Francis.

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Pope Francis Will Talk Immigration, Visit A Prison In Philly

7:43am September 26, 2015

NPR's Scott Simon talks with correspondent Jeff Brady in Philadelphia about the Pope's visit to the City of Brotherly Love.

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The image of Pope Francis ended up on these slices of toast thanks to a special toaster with metal stencillike inserts. But in most cases where people report seeing faces in their food, their brain is behind the illusion.

See The Pope On A Slice Of Toast? It's Perfectly Normal, Really

7:03am September 26, 2015

by Juan Vidal

From Jesus on a fish stick to the Virgin Mary on a grilled cheese, lots of people report seeing the faces of religious figures in their food. It turns out, our brains may be wired to work this way.

At Sept. 11 Memorial, Pope Celebrates Tolerance And Religious Differences

5:27pm September 25, 2015

by Joel Rose

During his trip to New York City, Pope Francis visited the Sept. 11 memorial on Friday, also taking part in an interfaith service with other religious leaders. He is visiting with families of the terror attacks' victims, as well.

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Pope Francis places a white rose at the South Pool of the Sept. 11 memorial in downtown Manhattan on Friday.

At Sept. 11 Memorial, Pope Francis Says 'Grief is Palpable'

4:46pm September 25, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Pope Francis led an interfaith prayer service at the museum commemorating those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

Pope Francis Tells U.N.: Put Humanity Before Partisan Interests

4:12pm September 25, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The pontiff is the fourth to address the United Nations. He spoke extensively about climate change and the environment, equality of opportunity and international justice.

More Than 700 Hajj Worshippers Killed In Stampede Near Mecca

2:20pm September 25, 2015

NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Associated Press reporter Aya Batrawy about the stampede that killed hundreds of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia. She was an eyewitness to the aftermath and discusses the cause.

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After Pope's Speech To Congress, Praise From Both Sides Of The Aisle

2:20pm September 25, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Pope Francis' message to Congress had something for everyone: climate change, immigration, abortion and the deep political divide in Washington. Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers reacted with admiration.

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Pope Francis reaches out to 5th grader Omodele Ojo of East New York, Brooklyn during his arrival at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Thursday.

Pope Francis Inspires Black Catholics, Despite Complicated Church History On Race

12:10pm September 25, 2015

by Mary C. Curtis

The arrival of Pope Francis has triggered discussions of the Catholic Church's historic treatment of the African-American faithful, and has sparked hopes for a better future.

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