Pope Francis Replaces Ambassador Who Arranged Kim Davis Meeting
The move had been anticipated since the exiting nuncio, Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, reached the mandatory retirement age of 75 earlier this year.
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'The Holy Bible' Makes Library Association's List Of Most 'Challenged' Books
The challenges show religion is "on the minds of many people," says Deborah Caldwell Stone of the American Library Association. Another reason people objected to books was explicit sexual content.
The Great Schism: When The Catholic And Eastern Orthodox Churches Split
Pope Francis goes to Greece this week to meet the Eastern Orthodox Church Patriarch Bartholomew I of Constantinople. Monsignor Paul McPartlan of Catholic University explains the history of the divide.
Tennessee Lawmakers Want To Make The Bible The Official State Book
Tennessee lawmakers have passed a measure making the Bible the state's official book. But opposition is coming from an unexpected group: religious conservatives.
Accountability At Center Of Catholic Church's Sex Abuse Scandal
As the church works through its sex-abuse crisis, the Vatican is struggling to figure out how to hold cardinals and bishops accountable, investigative journalist Jason Berry tells NPR's Scott Simon.
Pope Francis Issues Major Document Regarding Family Issues
The Vatican on Friday released a long-awaited document, entitled "The Joy of Love." Steve Inskeep talks to Joshua McElwee of the National Catholic Reporter about what's included in the pronouncement.
Pope Francis Opens Door To Divorced Catholics In 'Amoris Laetitia'
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with writer Rocco Palmo about Pope Francis' "Amoris Laetitia," or "The Joy of Love." The 256-page document was sent out Friday morning.
U.S. Catholics Divided Over Pope Francis' Family Life Guidelines
Pope Francis released new guidelines on family life Friday arguing the church should show more understanding in matters affecting modern families. American Catholics have a range of reactions.
Some Relationship Advice From Pope Francis
In his new exhortation, "The Joy of Love," Francis addresses marriage, sex and love. For a 79-year-old man who has taken a lifelong vow of celibacy, the pontiff has some pretty solid tips.
On Divorce And Remarriage, Pope Calls For More Grace, Less Dogma
On Friday, Pope Francis announced that the Catholic Church should work with couples to determine the best choices for them. He spoke of prioritizing individual conscience on contraception, too.