See how almost a quarter of humanity ushered in Ramadan, their holiest month
From sun-up to sundown, physically able Muslims will fast — abstaining not just from food but also so much as a sip of water.
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Minneapolis makes inclusive changes for its Muslim population ahead of Ramadan
As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan begins, NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Imam Makram Nu'man El-Amin in Minneapolis about how the city has become more welcoming to its Muslim population.
Getting a kidney changed — and saved — a woman who didn't feel worthy of a transplant
A Flagstaff woman was reluctant to ask for a kidney donation because she didn't feel worthy. Eventually she did ask. And rather than feeling guilty, she was surprised by how grateful she now is.
The pope apologizes for abuse of Indigenous children in Canada's residential schools
Pope Francis met with Indigenous leaders and survivors of Canada's residential schools this week. He had expressed sorrow in the past on behalf of the church, but this is the first formal apology.
Chester Higgins' camera brings a 360 degree view to Black life
Acclaimed African-American photographer Chester Higgins has made dozens of trips to Africa since the 1970's to document the continent's history and culture. Now 75, he has no plans on slowing down.
The latest controversies surrounding the collapse of global megachurch Hillsong
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Roxanne Stone, managing editor of Religion News Service, about the latest controversies surrounding the downfall of Hillsong megachurch.
Canadian Indigenous leaders meet with the pope in hopes of apology
Indigenous leaders are speaking with Pope Francis about abuses committed against them by Catholic priests and school workers.
Supreme Court backs a prisoner who sought his pastor's touch at the time of execution
Thursday's ruling was clear, and close to unanimous, with only Justice Clarence Thomas in dissent.
Pope Francis gives greater support for the Vatican to fight sexual abuse
His long-awaited reform program includes new institutional weight to efforts tight clerical sex abuse. He also envisages more decision-making roles for lay members of the Catholic Church.
The bat mitzvah turns 100. It marks more than a coming-of-age for Jewish girls
Since girls in the U.S. began having the public ceremony 100 years ago, more and more women have taken on a larger role in Jewish life, including becoming rabbis.