U.S. 'Disrupted' Threat Ahead Of Pope's Visit, Congressman Says
Rep. Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, says he was apprised of the threat during a classified meeting.
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In Hungary, Churches Are Conspicuously Silent On Migrants
Europe's Catholics have been asked to help migrants fleeing the Middle East. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to correspondent Lauren Frayer about clerics in Hungary, who have rejected the pope's call.
True Believer? Why Donald Trump Is The Choice Of The Religious Right
How's it possible a twice-divorced casino mogul and former supporter of abortion rights is leading with evangelical voters? Donald Trump is channeling anti-establishment frustration, but can it last?
Parish In Vienna Welcomes Refugees Ahead Of Pope's Plea
NPR's Audie Cornish interviews Rev. Peter Schipka, general secretary of the Austrian Bishops Conference, about the Pope's call for parishes to take in refugees. His parish welcomed refugees in June.
Pope Francis Announces Window To Forgive Women Who Had Abortions
Pope Francis is giving all priests a window of discretion to forgive women who have had abortions. The window is during the upcoming holy year, which will begin in December.
Some In Rowan County, Ky., Surprised By Clerk Controversy
A Kentucky county clerk remains in custody this weekend after refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The nation is divided, but what does Rowan County think about what's happening?
Cases Test The Limits Of Religion's Place In The Law
Does the Constitution protect people who feel that the law requires them to act contrary to their beliefs? NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with Harvard law professor Noah Feldman about the Kentucky case.
Pope Francis Smooths Process To Annul Marriages
The Catholic Church still doesn't recognize divorce, but the changes promise to make it easier to annul marriages deemed invalid by a church court by using a "more agile" process.
Pope Francis Urges Church To Embrace Those Who Divorce And Remarry
The headline on the Vatican's official news site makes the point clearly: "Pope: divorced and remarried people not excommunicated."
Fire At Washington State Planned Parenthood Clinic Deemed Arson
The blaze broke out at about 3:30 a.m. on Friday at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Pullman, which had been targeted by anti-abortion protesters last month.