religion

President Obama bows his head towards the Dalai Lama as he was recognized during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, on Thursday.

Obama Condemns 'Horrific Acts' In The Name Of Religion

4:56pm February 05, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The president said that God never justifies the killing of innocent people. He also referred to the Dalai Lama, who attended the National Prayer Breakfast for the first time, as his "good friend."

Pope Francis is cheered by the faithful as he arrives for the weekly general audience at the Vatican on Wednesday.

Pope Francis To Address Congress During U.S. Trip, Boehner Says

12:41pm February 05, 2015

by Juana Summers

House Speaker John Boehner says Francis will address lawmakers on Sept. 24 during his first papal visit to the United States.

An illustration depicts Jesus Christ transforming water into wine during the wedding at Cana (John 2:7).

What Would Jesus Drink? A Class Exploring Ancient Wines Asks

1:16am February 05, 2015

by Lynnsay Maynard

The details of wine and winemaking practices in biblical times are debated among experts. But we do know that vino in Christ's day was very different from what we imbibe today.

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A screenshot from a video produced by the Vatican with Italian actress Nancy Brilli.

Vatican's Women Initiative Gets Off To A Bad Start

12:40pm February 03, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

A promotional video produced ahead of Wednesday's conference on women's issues has been widely ridiculed as a sexist stereotype of the modern Western woman.

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In LA, Women Build A Mosque Where They Can Call To Prayer

1:20pm January 31, 2015

A women-led mosque held its first jumma'a, or Friday prayer service, in Los Angeles this week. The group is hoping to strengthen the Muslim community in America by empowering the faith's women.

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A Saint With A Mixed History: Junipero Serra's Canonization Raises Eyebrows

6:08pm January 28, 2015

by Jasmine Garsd

Pope Francis announced he will elevate the influential missionary to sainthood when he visits Washington, D.C. But Native American groups say Father Serra was far from saintly.

Journalist Documents Anti-Semitism In A Swedish City

12:14pm January 27, 2015

Journalist Petter Ljunggren wore a Jewish skullcap and Star of David pendant to covertly film the anti-Semitism he experienced in the Swedish city of Malmo. NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Ljunggren.

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Father Najeeb Michaeel shows off one of the many Christian manuscripts he saved from Iraq's Christian libraries.

Piece By Piece, Monks Scramble To Preserve Iraq's Christian History

2:40pm January 25, 2015

by Alice Fordham

Fleeing ISIS, an order of Dominican monks had to leave much behind. But when Father Najeeb Michaeel helped the Christian community escape, he took one thing with him: a collection of manuscripts.

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Luke Whitworth, a Baptist missionary, came to Guinea to teach English and to preach. He's added Ebola education to his list of duties.

American Millennial Missionary In Guinea Isn't Scared Off By Ebola

12:14pm January 23, 2015

by Kevin Leahy

Luke Whitworth, 23, came to Guinea from South Carolina 13 months ago. That's when the outbreak there began. His sponsoring group gave him the option to leave — but he's determined to stay.

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Supreme Court Rules For Muslim Inmate In Prison Beard Case

1:22pm January 21, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

The court said a ban on beards violated the prisoner's religious freedom. The state of Arkansas had argued that the beard presented security concerns and that it could be used to hide contraband.