There are barely any Muslims on popular TV series, a new study says
When Muslims do appear, they tend to be violent Middle Eastern men, a new study has found after surveying 200 popular series from the U.S, U.K. and elsewhere.
Religion
John Paul I, who served as pope for 33 days, moves a step closer to sainthood
The ceremony in St. Peter's Square on Sunday constituted the last formal step in the Vatican before possible sainthood for Albino Luciani, an Italian who died 33 days after he was elected pontiff.
Facing burnout, many faith leaders are leaving their ministries
Burnout is affecting faith leaders, many of whom are choosing to leave their ministries. NPR's Scott Simon talks with former pastor Eric Atcheson about the reasons he quit a job he once loved.
Jehovah's Witnesses resume door-to-door visits for the first time since the pandemic
"I've been looking forward to this day," said one member of the faith. "When I rang the first doorbell this morning, a total calm came over me. I was back where I needed to be."
The Michigan supreme court set to decide whether voters see abortion on the ballot
Michigan's Board of Canvassers rejected an abortion rights initiative on Wednesday after its Republican board members voted against putting the proposed constitutional amendment on November's ballot.
A Texas school board rejects 'In God We Trust' signs in Arabic
A school board in the Dallas-Fort Worth area says it already has enough signs. Critics are testing a recently adopted Texas law that requires public schools to display a poster bearing the U.S. motto.
A Black pastor was watering his neighbor's flowers. Then the police showed up
Attorneys representing Michael Jennings said the release of the body camera video will clear the way for "legal action against the officers and more."
Conservative Christian groups are targeting Louisiana libraries
A conservative Christian group is forcing public libraries in South Louisiana to remove books about sexuality, race and gender and targeting the state's Librarian of the Year for her opposition.
Getting contraception gets complicated for patients at Catholic hospitals
Many hospitals and health care clinics in the U.S. are affiliated with the Catholic Church, which means religious directives might limit the types of contraception they can offer.
United Methodist Church remains fractured over ordaining LGBTQ+ clergy
David Gura speaks with Rev. Kimberly Scott about last week's meeting of the United Methodist Church's Council of Bishops and its impeding vote on whether to ordain gay pastors.