Chilean Police Raid Offices Of Catholic Church In Sex Abuse Scandal
The raid came days after three bishops in Chile resigned over the church's decades-long sex abuse and coverup.
Religion
'Ramadan Kitchen' Gives Syrian Refugees A Taste Of Home
The kitchen serves 5,000 iftar meals daily to displaced families living in camps in the Bekaa Valley of Lebanon during Ramadan. For many, it offers a sense of community, family and tradition.
Southern Baptists Convene In Dallas To Elect A New President
Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention are gathering for their annual meeting. It comes at a time when many Baptist women are criticizing the church as insensitive to concerns about sexual abuse.
Pope Accepts Resignations Of 3 Bishops Over Chilean Abuse Scandal
Steve Inskeep talks to Joshua McElwee, Vatican correspondent for the National Catholic Reporter, about Pope Francis accepting the resignation of three Chilean bishops following a sex abuse scandal.
Pope Francis Accepts Resignation Of Bishop Juan Barros Over Chilean Abuse Scandal
Bishop Juan Barros was accused of covering up the acts of a notorious abuser. Pope Francis enraged thousands of Catholics in Chile when he appointed Barros as bishop of Osorno in 2015.
#MeToo At The Southern Baptist Convention
Southern Baptists begin their annual convention Tuesday under a cloud of sexual misconduct allegations. Michel Martin speaks to Rev. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.
For Ramadan, More Muslims Shape Diets Around Physical And Mental Health
A growing number of Muslim food bloggers and dietitians say that fitness and spirituality go hand in hand, and are sharing tips to encourage mindfulness in food choices to keep from overindulging.
White House Announces It Will Host An Iftar For Ramadan, After Declining Last Year
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Omar Noureldin, vice president of the Muslim Public Affairs Council, about who was and wasn't invited this year, and the history of White House iftars.
Court Sees 'Hostility' To Religious Beliefs In Case Of Baker And Same-Sex Couple
By upholding the right of a baker not to make a cake for a same-sex wedding, the Supreme Court rekindled the debate over whether religious freedom claims can trump protections against discrimination.
Exploding Myths About 'Black Power, Jewish Politics'
In a new book, historian Marc Dollinger argues that the conventional wisdom of Jewish and African-American harmony during the civil rights era is flawed. And that the real story has lessons for today.