religion

Richard Dawkins On Terrorism And Religion

7:59am May 27, 2017

Richard Dawkins, the scientist and outspoken atheist, speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about terrorism, and how the world has changed since he first began talking about his opposition to religion.

Gunmen fired on a bus carrying Coptic Christians in Minya, where many Christians live in Egypt. Here, a photo from 2015 shows Coptic Christians walking outside St. Markos Church in Minya.

Attack On Coptic Christians Kills At Least 28 In Egypt

5:39pm May 26, 2017

by Bill Chappell

"Those traitors breached all the religious principles and humanitarian values," says Egypt's Grand Mufti Shawqi Allam. Egypt carried out strikes in Libya on militants officials said were involved.

At Least 28 Dead, Many Wounded, After Attack On Christians In Egypt

4:33pm May 26, 2017

by Jane Arraf

There was another deadly attack on Christians in Egypt Friday as gunmen opened fire on two buses taking worshippers to mass. At least 28 people were killed in the attack.

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President Trump is welcomed by the prefect of the papal household Georg Gaenswein as he arrives at the Vatican for a private audience with Pope Francis on Wednesday.

Trump Avoids Major Slips On International Religious Tour

11:39am May 25, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

Trump's trip "was a kabuki dance through a minefield," one analyst said. "Any president would have difficulty handling it."

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Trump Takes Religion Tour On First International Trip

11:34am May 25, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

Donald Trump made a bit of presidential history by visiting the holy lands of Islam, Judaism and Christianity on his first overseas trip. He stayed on message but some say he fell a little short.

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President Trump Meets Pope Francis At The Vatican

5:51pm May 24, 2017

by Tamara Keith

President Trump had an audience with the Pope Wednesday. The two men could not be more different on matters of style and substance.

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President Trump's daughter Ivanka (left) and his wife, Melania, both covered their hair when meeting with Pope Francis on Wednesday at the Vatican.

Why Did Melania Trump Cover Her Hair At The Vatican But Not In Saudi Arabia?

5:03pm May 24, 2017

by Amita Kelly

Despite criticism, the first lady's attire was in keeping with the protocol of the countries she visited and the precedent set by foreign leaders who have visited them.

Pope Francis exchanges gifts with President Trump and his wife, Melania, at the Vatican on Wednesday.

'We Can Use Peace,' President Trump Says After Exchanging Gifts With Pope

1:46pm May 24, 2017

by Sylvia Poggioli

The president made the remark after the pope presented him with a medallion featuring an olive branch. "I give this to you so that you can be an instrument of peace," the pope told him.

African-American students say they matriculated to Duke Divinity School expecting to enhance their calling with top-notch theological training at a prestigious program. But instead they say they entered a racial nightmare.

Black Ministry Students At Duke Say They Face Unequal Treatment And Racism

1:34pm May 24, 2017

by Nick Chiles

The dean says pushing the school to be a more diverse and inclusive environment is a top priority.

Battling Violent Extremism: How Do You Stop An Ideology?

1:31pm May 24, 2017

President Donald Trump says the world must confront extremists or, in his words, "drive them out."