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President Trump and first lady Melania Trump meet with Pope Francis on Wednesday at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City.

'He Is Something': Trump Visits Pope Francis At The Vatican

1:05pm May 24, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Wednesday's meeting, which focused on pursuing peace, comes a year after the pope suggested that Trump "is not Christian" because of his plan for a U.S-Mexico border wall.

Trump Meets Pope Francis At The Vatican

6:43am May 24, 2017

by Sylvia Poggioli

They disagree on the border wall, climate change and capitalism, but President Donald Trump and Pope Francis met Wednesday at the Vatican.

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President Trump Arrives In Rome To Meet With Pope Francis

5:07pm May 23, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro interviews John Allen, editor of Crux, an independent news site, and president of Crux Catholic Media, about the meeting scheduled between the Pope and President Trump. Allen says despite their differences, they are not likely to have a contentious meeting. He says Trump will also meet with the Vatican's secretary of state and foreign minister for more substantive talks.

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Trump Will Meet Pope Francis At Apostolic Palace During Vatican Visit

6:31pm May 21, 2017

The Apostolic Palace is the traditional residence of the Pope inside Vatican City, but Pope Francis chose not to live there. President Trump will meet with the Pope later this week.

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Leaving High School Behind For A Dangerous Life In 'A Good Country'

2:30pm May 20, 2017

by Scott Simon

Laleh Khadivi's new novel traces the path of a young Muslim man in California, the son of strict Iranian immigrant parents, from his first bong hit at age 14 to his eventual radicalization.

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Callista Gingrich, wife of former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich, waves to the crowd during the third day of the Republican National Convention on July 20, 2016. She was nominated this week as U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See.

Callista Gingrich Nominated As Ambassador To The Vatican

12:59pm May 20, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

There is little sign of opposition to the nomination of Callista Gingrich, but it is not without controversy.

50 Years Ago, A Network Of Clergy Helped Women Seeking Abortion

4:36pm May 19, 2017

by Sarah McCammon

Before Roe v. Wade, a network of clergy helped counsel women seeking abortions and sometimes helped them find abortion providers. Some of them are gathering in New York this weekend to mark the 50th anniversary.

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The sun sets over the old Saudi palace on the outskirts of the Saudi capital Riyadh. President Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, as well as Israel and the Vatican, starting Friday.

Wading Into Murky Waters, Trump Trip To Advocate Religious Unity

8:36am May 18, 2017

by Tom Gjelten

Starting Friday, President Trump will address Muslim leaders in Saudi Arabia as well as visit the Israel and the Vatican. But there's plenty that could go wrong.

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Reflects On A Life-Altering Friendship

2:12pm May 16, 2017

NBA legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar on his 50-year relationship with his coach John Wooden, how he shaped his life and career.

Members of the South Asian community and others attend a peace vigil for Srinivas Kuchibhotla, the 32-year-old Indian engineer killed at a bar Olathe, Kansas, in Bellevue, Washington on March 5, 2017.

Indian Americans Reckon With Reality Of Hate Crimes

6:02pm May 15, 2017

by Arun Venugopal

Unaccustomed to being targets, they are organizing and marshalling resources after one fateful killing.

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