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The Synod Could Be The Defining Moment Of Francis' Papacy

3:09pm October 05, 2015

by NPR Staff

Sunday is the first day of a three-week meeting of Catholic bishops to tackle questions of marriage, divorce and homosexuality — issues that go to the heart of what it means to be a Catholic.

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Amid Societal Shifts, What Will New Mormon Leader Appointments Mean?

2:36pm October 05, 2015

by NPR Staff

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will announce three new top leaders. Scholar Matthew Bowman discusses what the change could mean at a time when social issues challenge the faith.

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Pope's Visit Brings Focus To Tenuous Intersection Of Faith And Politics

2:16pm October 05, 2015

Many Americans are reassessing Pope Francis' triumphant U.S. tour because of his meeting with Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis.

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Pope's Meeting With Kim Davis Disappoints LGBT Catholics

7:43am October 05, 2015

by Renee Montagne

Marianne Duddy-Burke, head of Dignity USA, a group of LGBT Catholics, says she was inspired by Pope Francis' visit. That turned to disappointment with news the pontiff met secretly with Kim Davis.

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Bishops Question How To Achieve Pope's Vision Of An Inclusive Church

5:06am October 05, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

Pope Francis has opened an assembly of bishops to talk about issues facing families — such as marriage, divorce and contraception. He reiterated that the Catholic church opposes same-sex marriage.

Hijab-Wearing Model Appears In H&M Ad, A First For Fashion Giant

10:47am October 04, 2015

by Leila Fadel

When H&M put a Muslim girl in a headscarf in an online ad this summer, it prompted celebration among Hijabi fashionistas. Is it a sign that the public is more open to Muslim culture?

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Monsignor Krzysztof Charamsa, left, and his partner Eduard, surname not given, leave a restaurant after a news conference in downtown Rome, on Saturday. The Vatican on Saturday fired Charamsa who came out as gay on the eve of a big meeting of the world's

Vatican Fires Priest After He Comes Out As Gay Ahead Of Bishops' Meeting

5:06am October 04, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Monsignor Krzysztof Charamsa appeared at a news conference with his partner. In an interview he called the Church's stance on homosexuality "backwards."

Pope Francis waves to schoolchildren after arriving at the Apostolic Nunciature, the Vatican's diplomatic mission in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 24.

Before The Pope Met With Kim Davis, He Met With A Gay Couple

7:02pm October 02, 2015

by Laura Wagner

A day before his private meeting with controversial Kentucky clerk Kim Davis, Pope Francis met with his friend from Argentina at the Vatican Embassy in Washington, D.C.

Pope Francis met with Rowan County, Ky., clerk Kim Davis at the Vatican Embassy in Washington last week. He's seen here leaving the embassy building on Thursday.

Vatican Details Pope's Meeting With Kentucky Clerk Kim Davis

1:21pm October 02, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Responding to a flood of interest, the Vatican says the private meeting shouldn't be seen as an endorsement of all of Davis' views.

Vatican Responds To 'Clarify' Pope's Meeting With Kentucky Clerk

9:47am October 02, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

The Vatican says Francis did not ask for a meeting with Kim Davis, who was jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples, and should not be seen as supporting Davis' stance.

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