religion

A 'Troublemaker' Leaves Her Life In Scientology

3:14pm November 04, 2015

by NPR Staff

In her new memoir, actor Leah Remini writes about growing up in the Church of Scientology, becoming one of its prized celebrities, and her family's eventual, wrenching decision to leave it behind.

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A woman prays at Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. The shift away from religion among Americans has taken place in a relatively short period of time.

Poll Finds Americans, Especially Millennials, Moving Away From Religion

8:11pm November 03, 2015

by Tom Gjelten

A survey by the Pew Research Center shows that the percentage of Americans who say they believe in God, pray daily and attend church regularly is declining.

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New Books Allege Years Of Financial Mismanagement At The Vatican

6:32pm November 03, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

Intrigue over Vatican finances is gaining steam with this week's publication of two books alleging multi-million dollar waste and theft. It follows the weekend arrest of a priest and a Vatican layperson accused of leaking confidential documents.

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2 Vatican Officials Arrested In Probe Of Leaked Documents

6:07pm November 03, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

The two, a senior priest and a public relations specialist, had served on a now defunct financial overhaul commission. Past efforts to curb corruption at the Holy See have fueled intrigue.

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Sanders Could Be The First Jewish President, But He Doesn't Like To Talk About It

2:39pm November 03, 2015

by Tamara Keith

Bernie Sanders isn't into identity politics. He says he's "proud to be Jewish" but "not particularly religious."

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Archdiocese Of New Orleans Restricts Access To Historic Cemetery

7:15pm November 02, 2015

by Eve Troeh

One of the most iconic cemeteries in New Orleans, St. Louis No. 1 Cemetery, now requires visitors to enter with a licensed tour guide or official proof that a family member is buried there.

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The balconies of St. Peter's at the Vatican in Rome. The two people arrested Monday were members of a committee convened by Pope Francis in 2013 to keep him abreast of financial reforms in the Vatican government.

Vatican Arrests 2 Advisers In Connection With Documents Leak

3:08pm November 02, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Days before the release of books that purportedly contain revelations of corruption, the Holy See charged a monsignor and a public relations expert with leaking confidential information to the media.

The faÃ§ade of church San Gregorio Ai Quattro Capi, with inscription in Hebrew and Latin. The quote comes from the Old Testament Book of Isaiah, complaining about the obstinacy of Jews. By placing that quote there, Catholics distorted the meaning and us

'Nostra Aetate' Opened Up Catholic, Jewish Relations 50 Years Ago

3:28pm November 01, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

Last month marked the 50th anniversary of the issuance of the most radical document by the Second Vatican Council.

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This life-sized porcelain image of the Virgin Mary was brought over from Italy in 1884.

The Madonna Of 115th Street Gets A Long-Awaited Makeover

8:41am November 01, 2015

by Jacki Lyden

The Blessed Mother at New York City's Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church has presided over her flock since 1884, and she's just gotten a makeover, complete with a designer gown of gold-embroidered satin.

Rachel McAdams, Mark Ruffalo, Brian d'Arcy James, Michael Keaton and John Slattery play Boston Globe journalists in the film, Spotlight.

Film Shines A 'Spotlight' On Boston's Clergy Sex Abuse Scandal

5:01pm October 29, 2015

A new movie chronicles the team of journalists who uncovered the clergy sex abuse scandal in Boston. Director Tom McCarthy and former Globe editor Walter Robinson join Fresh Air to discuss Spotlight.

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