One Of The Last Shakers Dies
The nearly extinct American religious group with roots in 18th Century England has lost one one of its last remaining members.
Religion
Brazilian Street Preacher Spreads Progressive Message
A preacher in Rio de Janeiro is attracting crowds through a combination of evangelical traditions and liberation theology, which usually draw people from opposite sides of the political spectrum.
Choir's Performance At Trump Inauguration Divides Mormons
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir will perform at the inauguration of Donald Trump. That move is not going over well with some members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Muslims Won't Be A Passing Victim In Trump's Administration, Nashashibi Says
Last year saw a rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric in America. Rachel Martin talks to Rami Nashashibi, executive director of the Inner City Muslim Action Network, a non-profit organization in Chicago.
Charleston Shooter Won't Call Witnesses, Offer Evidence During Penalty Phase
Dylann Roof is facing the death penalty for the 2015 shooting rampage that killed nine black churchgoers. The self-avowed white supremacist also plans to represent himself.
Pope Francis' Causes Take On Greater Urgency
Pope Francis turned 80 years old earlier this month. This past year, the pope has focused on refugees, Christian unity and controversial reform within the church itself.
For Pope Francis, A Year Of Reconciliation Abroad Amid Opposition At Home
The pope worked to repair relations within the Christian world, but things were tougher in the Catholic world. A church historian says no other pope has met as much opposition from bishops and clergy.
Pope Francis Offers A Message Of Peace In Annual Christmas Day Blessing
Pope Francis offered a message of peace on Sunday to the crowds gathered in St. Peter's Square in his annual Christmas blessing. He called for peace in Syria and other countries "scarred by war."
After Berlin Market Attack, Nearby Churchgoers Look For Compassion
There's a church right next to the Christmas Market attacked in Berlin last week. Yesterday, the Pastor there delivered his Christmas sermon.
Remembering Holocaust Hero Marion Pritchard
We remember Holocaust hero Marion Pritchard who died this month at the age of 96. She saved more than 100 Jews, many of them children, in her native Holland. Her son Ivor Pritchard shares stories.