Religion

For Pope At Congress, A Historic Speech That's Hard To Pigeonhole

12:20pm September 24, 2015

by Renee Montagne

What does it mean to U.S. politicians when the Pope calls for an end to income inequality, an attack on Climate Change and respect for religious freedom? Renee Montagne asks NPR's Tom Gjelten.

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Free Tickets To Pope's Mass In Philadelphia Now For Sale

7:35am September 24, 2015

After being made available for free online, they're now fetching $150. The sellers apparently missed Francis' sermon this summer calling the "unfettered pursuit of money" the "dung of the devil."

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Blessed To Be Popemobile: Fiat Provides Rides For Pope Francis' U.S. Visit

10:54pm September 23, 2015

Pope Francis is ditching the limo while visiting Washington, D.C. He rode in a Fiat yesterday and will be driving around town in a modified Jeep Wrangler.

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People Outside Washington, D.C., Basilica Share Why Pope Francis Resonates

10:54pm September 23, 2015

NPR's Kelly McEvers asks people waiting at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: How has your thinking about the Church changed since Francis became Pope?"

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Pope Francis Celebrates First-Ever Mass In U.S.

10:54pm September 23, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

Pope Francis canonized the United States' first saint, Junipero Serra, on Wednesday. The controversial Spanish missionary founded Catholic missions in California in the 18th century.

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Pope Francis Canonizes Spanish Missionary Junipero Serra

10:54pm September 23, 2015

by Tom Gjelten

Pope Francis makes the first Latin American Catholic a saint at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., Wednesday.

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Pope Francis' Inclusive Tone Speaks To Hot Button U.S. Political Issues

12:21pm September 23, 2015

by Don Gonyea

Pope Francis has deliberately worked to change the tone of the Catholic church on social positions, climate change, economics and migrant issues in a way that electrified Catholics and non-Catholics.

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Pope-Watchers Stake Out D.C. Parade Route

12:06pm September 23, 2015

by Jennifer Ludden

Renee Montagne talks with NPR's Jennifer Ludden, who is out among the crowds in Washington, D.C., ahead of Pope Francis' visit to the White House.

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Before Crowd Of Thousands, Pope Delivers Remarks On White House Lawn

12:06pm September 23, 2015

by Don Gonyea

NPR's Don Gonyea discusses the relationship between popes and presidents with Renee Montagne. They also have the latest news on Pope Francis' remarks at the White House on Wednesday.

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Sun Shines On Pope's Speech, As Obama Lays Out A Warm Welcome

12:06pm September 23, 2015

by Scott Horsley

On a beautiful sunny day, in front of a massive crowd, President Obama greeted Pope Francis at the White House. For more details, Renee Montagne speaks with NPR's Scott Horsley at the White House.

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