Bemused Or Irritated? Pope Reacts To Gift Of 'Communist Crucifix'
Francis received an unusual gift from Bolivian President Evo Morales — a crucifix in the shape of a hammer and sickle.
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Russia Vetoes U.N. Proposal To Call Srebrenica 'Genocide'
Twenty years ago, the international community failed to protect Bosnian Muslims in what was supposed to be a United Nations safe zone in Bosnia. Russia blocked a UN Security Council resolution on Wednesday that would have condemned the Srebrenica massacre as an act of genocide.
Pope Francis Delights Crowds In Ecuador, Moves On To Boliva
The pope wrapped up the first leg of his South American mission which is focused on aiding the poor. Over the last 3 days, he was a crowd pleaser in Ecuador. He next visits Bolivia and then Paraguay.
Calif. Birthday Celebrations Reinforce Dalai Lama's Global Presence
The Dalai Lama is in Southern California, part of a celebration for his 80th birthday. Renee Montagne talks to Robert Barnett, director of the Modern Tibetan Studies Program at Columbia University.
Muslim Children Participate In Ramadan Rituals: Fasting And Prayers
Islam's holy month of Ramadan means the devout are fasting from dawn to dusk. Most who fast are adults but so do many children. Ramadan, however, can mean different things to different kids.
Pope Francis Begins South America Tour With Mass In Ecuador
Pope Francis kicks off a three-nation South America tour with a mass in Ecuador on Monday. Aiding the poor is at the center of his mission, which will include stops in Bolivia and Paraguay. It is his second South American trip since becoming pope.
Ecuador Is The First Stop On Pope Francis' South America Trip
The Argentine pontiff has embarked on a nine-day swing through Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay, some of the region's poorest countries. Francis is focusing on issues that affect the downtrodden.
In A Time Of Grief And Recovery, A Sunday Sermon Foretold
The Rev. John Black, of the Campbell Chapel AME Church in Bluffton, S.C., talks to NPR's Arun Rath about grief, forgiveness and rebirth — themes in the sermon he has planned for this Sunday.
Syrian Christians Face New Threat From Rebel Alliance
Syrian Christians face new threats from a rebel coalition that is fighting both the self-declared Islamic State and the regime.
In Philadelphia's Fishtown, A Fierce Debate Over The Fate Of A Polish Church
The Philadelphia Archdiocese has plans to demolish the city's oldest Polish church, but it's facing strong resistance: Longtime parishioners and neighborhood newcomers have joined forces in protest.