An American Muslim Fencer Lunges Into U.S. Olympic History In Rio
Fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad is set to become the first U.S. athlete to compete in the Olympic Games while wearing a hijab.
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Theologian: Allowing Female Deacons Wouldn't Be A Step Toward Priesthood
Renee Montagne talks to theologian Phyllis Zagano, an advocate of a greater role for women in the Catholic Church, who was just named to Pope Francis' commission on women deacons.
Donald Trump And A Church Steeped In 'Positive Thinking'
Steve Inskeep talks with Michael Cromartie, vice president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, which examines the role of religion in public life, about Trump's ties to Marble Collegiate Church.
Clinton's And Kaine's Faith Traditions Are Consistent With Political Liberalism
Hillary Clinton was a devout church-attending Methodist as a young woman. During and after college, she retained her Methodist identity even as she moved left politically. She represents the "social gospel" wing of the denomination. Her VP choice, Tim Kaine, comes from a comparable tradition in the Catholic church.
Muslim Sisters Face Obstacles In Efforts To Help French Army
After the recent attack in Nice, two Muslim sisters wanted to help the French army. What happened when they tried to volunteer says a lot about France and young French Muslims.
Pope Appoints Commission To Study Possibility Of Women As Deacons
The Vatican says Pope Francis has asked a group of seven men and six women to study whether women should be allowed to serve as deacons within the Roman Catholic Church.
Pope Francis Says It Is Wrong To Identify Islam With Violence
"I believe that in pretty much every religion there is always a small group of fundamentalists," the pope said during a flight from Poland to Italy.
Muslims In France Attend Mass In Gesture of Solidarity After Church Attack
"Being united is a response to this act of horror and barbarism," said one Muslim leader. Many Muslims across France were sending a message of unity after two extremist teens brutally killed a priest.
Muslim Community Takes A Page From African-American Churches To Get Out The Vote
After an election year filled with criticisms of the Muslim community, some mosques are urging their worshippers to vote. To do so, they're borrowing a strategy used by African-American churches.
Kaine Highlights His Catholic Faith On The Trail — But Will It Sway Catholic Voters?
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine has put his Jesuit upbringing front and center in the campaign, raising the question: What role will Catholic voters play in the upcoming election?