Religion

Religion

Pope To Loosen Secrecy Requirements Around Clerical Sex Abuse Cases

10:04am December 17, 2019

Pope Francis says he will end the use of the so-called "pontifical secret" in abuse proceedings. David Greene speaks with Joshua McElwee of the National Catholic Reporter about the change.

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Beyond Adam And Eve: Religion And The Gender Binary

12:57pm December 12, 2019

How are religious institutions reckoning with society's evolving views on gender?

President Trump has signed an executive order that will broaden Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act to apply to discrimination based on anti-Semitism. He is seen here signing the order at a Hanukkah reception at the White House.

Trump Signs Order Against Anti-Semitism At Colleges, Worrying Free Speech Advocates

6:18pm December 11, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

The order will extend a federal anti-discrimination law to include discrimination based on anti-Semitism. Some worry the policy will be used to stifle criticism of Israel on college campuses.

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Trump's Executive Order On Anti-Semitism Sparks Debate

5:41pm December 11, 2019

by Tom Gjelten

President Trump is signing an executive order clarifying that Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act applies to anti-Semitism. Critics say it could silence pro-Palestinian voices on college campuses.

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1A Across America: Being Somali American (Rebroadcast)

1:22pm December 09, 2019

Hear our conversation with a group of Somali Americans about how Minnesota has changed them — and how they've changed Minnesota.

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Balancing LGBTQ Rights And Religious Liberty

8:03am December 08, 2019

by Tom Gjelten

Two Republicans want to bridge the conflicting claims of religious liberty and LGBT rights. Their "Fairness For All" initiative is supported by some Christian leaders and conservative LGBT activists.

In one of his last talks before taking a leave of absence, Usama Canon addresses a crowd at Ta'leef Chicago's campus. Today his legacy is in jeopardy.

Navigating The Fallout Of Alleged Abuse And Betrayal In A Sacred Muslim Space

8:36am December 05, 2019

by Leila Fadel

An American Muslim organization severed ties with its founder over allegations of abuse. It reignited a conversation among American Muslims about how to hold faith leaders accountable.

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Bishop Richard Malone Of Buffalo Resigns Because Of Role In Clergy Abuse Crisis

6:01pm December 04, 2019

by Tom Gjelten

Bishop Richard Malone of Buffalo, N.Y., has resigned in the wake of allegations that he failed to deal properly with abusive priests under his charge.

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Richard Malone has resigned as bishop of the Catholic diocese based in Buffalo, N.Y. During his tenure, the diocese faced intense scrutiny over its alleged mishandling of sexual abuse allegations.

Buffalo, N.Y., Bishop Resigns Amid Controversy Over Clergy Abuse

1:04pm December 04, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

Richard Malone had faced scrutiny for allegedly mishandling sexual abuse claims against the priests in his diocese. He announced Wednesday that the pope had accepted his request to "retire early."

U.S. Muslims Debate How To Hold Abusive Faith Leaders Accountable

6:23am December 03, 2019

by Leila Fadel

A popular Muslim preacher was accused of spiritual abuse. It's reignited a debate about how to hold accountable American Muslim faith and community leaders who abuse their positions.