Obama Delivers Eulogy At Funeral For Slain Charleston Pastor
The president, who led those mourners in a rendition of "Amazing Grace," said the alleged killer failed in his effort to "terrorize and oppress."
Religion
Religious Institutions Fear Same-Sex Marriage Could Affect Tax Exemptions
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Rick Scarborough, founder of the conservative Christian organization Vision America, about what the Supreme Court's ruling on same-sex marriage means for religious institutions.
President Obama Delivers Eulogy At Funeral For Rev. Clementa Pinckney
President Obama delivered the eulogy Friday at the funeral of Rev. Pinckney in Charleston, S.C., Friday. The state senator was killed last Wednesday in the shooting at a historic black church.
Pope: Sometimes Marital Separation 'Morally Necessary'
Francis, speaking during his weekly general audience, said couples splitting may be needed to protect "the weaker spouse" and children.
Emotional Service Held At Charleston Church Days After Shootings
The Sunday gathering is the first since the killing of nine members of a Bible study group last week at the church.
Prophet Muhammad Cartoons To Be Broadcast On Dutch TV
A far-right politician, who gave a speech at a Dallas area event attacked last month for featuring a Muhammad drawing contest, said the images will be aired on Wednesday.
Churches Try To Stay Safe — And Keep Their Open-Door Policies
After a shooter walked into a prayer meeting and killed nine people this week, faith leaders struggle to balance security and community. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Rev. Charles Watkins in Charleston.
Words Made Flesh: Literature And The Language Of Prayer
No American writer has been able to pin down the intersection of faith, prayer and art like Flannery O'Connor. Critic Juan Vidal reflects on her Prayer Journal, and the faith that words can live.
'Mother Emanuel' Church Suffers A New Loss In Charleston
The church that was the scene of Wednesday's mass shooting has survived a string of challenges, from racism to an earthquake. Emanuel took its current name at the end of the Civil War.
The Victims: 9 Were Slain At Charleston's Emanuel AME Church
Pastors, parishioners, a coach, a librarian, a graduate: Authorities identify the nine people who were shot and killed during a Bible study at a Charleston, S.C., church on Wednesday night.