Pope Francis Makes His First Public Appearance From The Hospital Since His Surgery
From the balcony of a tenth-floor window, the 84-year-old pope gave a blessing and spoke of the importance of free and accessible health care.
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The Proportion Of White Christians In The U.S. Has Stopped Shrinking, New Study Finds
For years, religion in America was changing rapidly: The proportion of white Christians was shrinking, largely replaced by people who have no religious affiliation. Now, those trends have plateaued.
Pope Francis Said To Be In Good Condition Following Colon Surgery
Pope Francis is recovering following colon surgery. The Vatican says the 84-year-old pontiff's surgery was planned and uneventful.
The Vatican Says The Pope 'Reacted Well' To Intestinal Surgery
The Vatican said the 84-year-old pope had been diagnosed with "symptomatic diverticular stenosis of the colon," a reference to a narrowing in the large intestine.
Faith Leaders Speak Out Against Christian Nationalism
NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Amanda Tyler, executive director of the Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty, and Reverend Michael Mills about confronting Christian nationalism in the U.S.
She Struggled To Reclaim Her Indigenous Name. She Hopes Others Have It Easier
A new Canadian policy answers a 2015 call for government action. Danita Bilozaze hopes it means that no one will face the resistance she did to rescue her name from a history of forced assimilation.
Nordstrom Partners With Luxury Hijab Brand
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with founder and CEO Hilal Ibrahim about her brand Henna & Hijabs. Nordstrom is now carrying her products.
Palestinians May Be Evicted From Jerusalem Neighborhood To Make Way For Biblical Park
Palestinians in a Jerusalem neighborhood face the threat of having their homes demolished. The move would be to make room for a biblical park of ancient sites sought by Jewish settlers.
Portland Congregation Races To Get Members Vaccinated Before Oregon Reopens
With Oregon set to end pandemic restrictions, Pastor Shon Neyland is fighting to get his congregation vaccinated. The vaccination rate within Black communities lags behind the state's overall numbers.
Southern Baptists' New Leader Has Many Issues To Tackle
NPR's Rachel Martin talks to pastor Ed Litton, the new president of the Southern Baptist Convention, about the future of America's largest protestant denomination after the group's difficult year.