Pope Names New D.C. Archbishop
Archbishop Wilton Gregory accepted the offer from Pope Francis to become the leader of an archdiocese in turmoil over abuse allegations.
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Philippine Clergy Reports Death Threats As President Duterte Rails Against Church
Catholic Church officials who have criticized the Philippine president's deadly drug war say they are receiving threats and government surveillance.
Pope Issues New Edict Requiring Vatican Officials To Report Sex Abuse Allegations
Applicable only to Vatican personnel and diplomats around the world, it is the first unified policy for the protection of children and vulnerable adults. But critics say it doesn't go far enough.
Why Did The Pope Refuse To Let Worshippers Kiss His Ring? 'Hygiene'
"He wants to avoid the risk of contagion for the people, not for him," Vatican spokesman Alessandro Gisotti told reporters on Thursday.
LifeWay Christian Closing Brick-And-Mortar Bookstores
Evangelical Christian book retailer LifeWay is closing its stores by the end of the year. Some lament the stores' end, while others say LifeWay sells too narrow an understanding of Christianity.
Women On Vatican Magazine Editorial Board Quit En Masse
The founder and all-female editorial board of a women's magazine for the Vatican have quit. They say they were being delegitimized.
News Brief: FAA Head On Capitol Hill, Jussie Smollett
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration is expected to face sharp questioning as he goes before a Senate committee. Also the latest on Jussie Smollett.
Former Murdoch Executive Says He Quit Over Fox's Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
A former top executive for Rupert Murdoch's News Corp. tells NPR he left his job because of relentlessly harsh depictions of Muslims and immigrants in Murdoch's media properties, especially Fox News.
'Time Is Running Out': Museum Curator In Florida Races To Preserve Holocaust Items
Since Holocaust survivors are getting older and their stories are fading away, the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum is putting curators in regions where survivors live to preserve their memories.
Coping With The Persistent Trauma Of Anti-Muslim Rhetoric And Violence
After the New Zealand terrorist attacks, mental health professionals are asking: What does persistent trauma do to a generation of young Muslims growing up in the midst of it all?