French Cardinal Covered Up Pedophile Accusations Against Priest, Court Says
Cardinal Philippe Barbarin — one of France's most prominent Catholic officials — says he will offer his resignation to Pope Francis in a few days.
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United Methodists Face Fractured Future
The decision by United Methodists to reaffirm a traditional stand on homosexuality and marriage leaves the church's future unclear.
Growing Closer After Changing Faiths
NPR'S Lulu Garcia-Navarro speak with Kathryn Ross, who grew closer to her son after changing her faith.
Lesbian Bishop Responds To LGBTQ Ban In United Methodist Church
The United Methodist Church vote to continue a ban on same-sex marriage and clergy has upset many in the church. Rachel Martin speaks with Karen Oliveto, the church's first openly lesbian bishop.
Journalists Who Reported On A Cardinal's Sex Abuse Verdict Could Face Jail Time
More than 100 notices have been sent to reporters and media organizations for breaching a judge's suppression order in the trial of Australian Cardinal George Pell.
Supreme Court Appears Ready To Let 40-Foot Cross Stand On Public Land
The Supreme Court seems inclined to let a 40-foot cross on public land — which is a World War I memorial — stand. But, justices struggled to clarify issues around the separation of church and state.
United Methodists Continue Bans On Same-Sex Weddings, LGBTQ Clergy
Steve Inskeep talks to Kenneth Carter, Jr., president of the Church's Council of Bishops, about the rejection of a measure that would have eased restrictions on gay clergy and same-sex marriages.
United Methodist Church Votes To Keep Bans On Same-Sex Weddings, LGBTQ Clergy
Delegates rejected change despite a Virginia pastor's warning: "You will be putting a virus into the American church that will make it very sick, and it will be sick quickly."
Cardinal George Pell Of Australia Is Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse
Cardinal Pell, a close adviser to Pope Francis, has been convicted of child sex abuse charges that go back decades. His conviction became public after a gag order was lifted.
Australian Cardinal George Pell Convicted Of Child Sex Abuse
Once a top adviser to Pope Francis, Pell's conviction had been under seal in Australia pending a separate trial on other abuse charges. There will be no second trial, so the gag order has been lifted.