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Children prepare to welcome Pope Francis at the Saint Sauveur displaced persons camp in Bangui, Central African Republic.

Impressions Brought Back From My First Africa Trip With The Pope

11:58am December 06, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

The papal trip to Africa was a first for Francis, but the Argentine-born pontiff felt very much at home. NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reflects on her experiences, and the Pope's, during the historic visit.

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Thousands Of Icelanders Flock To A New Faith

7:54am December 06, 2015

Icelanders are flocking to a recently founded religion which is promising them a rebate on their religious taxes.

Farhan Khan, brother-in-law of San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook, speaks at a Council on American-Islamic Relations press conference in Anaheim, Calif., on Wednesday. CAIR called the press conference very early into the investigation of the shooting, to

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Hours After San Bernardino Shooting, Muslim Community Condemned Attack

8:27pm December 05, 2015

by NPR Staff

The Council on American-Islamic Relations held a press conference very early into the investigation into the attack. CAIR communications director Ibrahim Hooper explains why they moved so quickly.

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At Heart Of Refugee-Resettlement Debate, A Rift Between Church And State

5:28pm December 05, 2015

by NPR Staff

Indiana's governor has asked the Catholic Church to halt a plan to resettle Syrian refugees in the state. Miami Archbishop Thomas Wenski explains why he expects the archdiocese to move forward anyway.

Young Jewish children gather around the piano, circa 1955, to perform songs during the Hanukkah celebrations.

Beyond The Dreidel: The Songs Of Hanukkah — And How They've Changed

11:39am December 05, 2015

by NPR Staff

Who says Christmas gets all the fun music? Josh Kun, of the Idelsohn Society for Musical Preservation, talks the evolution of Hanukkah music — from traditional Hebrew to hits fit for the club.

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After Mass Shootings, People Turn To Prayer — And Prayer Shaming

10:06am December 05, 2015

by Scott Simon

After the mass shooting in San Bernardino, many took to Twitter to send prayers, and were then called out for not doing more. It prompted NPR's Scott Simon to muse on the power of prayer.

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#MemeOfTheWeek: San Bernardino, Journalists And The #MuslimApartment

9:28am December 05, 2015

by Sam Sanders

Cable news outlets broadcast a tour of the home of Syed Farook, suspect in the San Bernadino shooting. Some included images of drivers' licenses, and Social Security cards. The backlash was swift.

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We Must Differentiate Between Violent And Non-Violent Muslims, Christian Leader Says

6:12am December 04, 2015

Linda Wertheimer talks to Southern Baptist Convention leader Russell Moore about whether he worries the shooters' Muslim faith will make things difficult for other American Muslims.

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LA Police Official Makes It A Priority To Reach Out To Muslim Communities

5:41am December 04, 2015

Linda Wertheimer talks to Deputy Chief Michael Downing, commanding officer of the counterterrorism and special operations bureau at the LA Police Department, about his mission to connect with Muslims.

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Calif. Mosque Gets Negative Attention After Shooters Are ID'd As Muslims

4:59am December 04, 2015

by Saul Gonzales

After the terrorist attacks in Paris and the mass shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., there have been many ugly words about Muslims in America over the past several weeks.