Yom Kippur In Uganda: An Easier Fast This Year
A remote community of Jews who know what it's like to go hungry is reflecting on what its spiritual leader says was "a good year, really not too bad."
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Catholic Bishops Meet To Discuss Amazon
Over 200 priests, bishops and nuns are gathering at the Vatican for a three-week meeting focusing on the Amazon. Among the topics: ordaining older, married men to serve in remote communities.
'Why Is There Nothing Left?' Pension Funds Failing At Catholic Hospitals
The AARP has filed a lawsuit on behalf of workers at a defunct Catholic hospital in upstate New York, saying hundreds lost their pensions unfairly. And there are similar cases around the country.
PHOTOS: The Dead Live With Their Loved Ones On This Indonesian Island
The Toraja people of Indonesia keep the preserved bodies of their deceased relatives at home for years. They're saving up for a big funeral. But there's a deeper reason for the custom.
The Pope Opposes Adjectives
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with Joshua McElwee of the National Catholic Reporter about advice Pope Francis gave to his communications team this week.
High Holidays Are An Opportunity For Rabbis To Reach A Bigger Audience
The Jewish high holidays, beginning with Rosh Hashanah, are a time of reflection. Rabbis across the U.S. will use their sermons as an opportunity to address issues facing their community.
Anti-Semitic Hate Crimes Are Up In NYC's Neighborhoods Of Orthodox Jews
New York Times opinion writer Bari Weiss talks to NPR's Scott Simon about the surge in anti-Semitic hate crimes in New York, mainly against the city's Orthodox Jews.
Air Conditioner Is Stolen Shortly After Ohio Church Installs It
The Akron Alliance Fellowship church paid $3,500 for the new unit. The sign outside the church reads: "Whoever stole our AC unit - Keep it. It's hot where you're going."
Church Groups Registering Voters Must Heed IRS Laws
Faith groups are running their own voter registration efforts with an eye on the next election. A challenge arises in how to follow IRS rules that prohibit churches from taking political positions.
Cokie Roberts Was Devoted To Her Roman Catholic Faith
In addition to her work as a journalist and author, Cokie Roberts was well known as a prominent Catholic. It was part of her public persona, and she didn't hesitate to criticize the church she loved.