Chicago Catholics react to the news of Pope Leo X1V
Pope Leo XIV, the first American to lead the Catholic church, grew up in the Chicago area and Catholics in Chicago are overjoyed.
This children's picture book highlights wordless acts of love
NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with with Jocelyn Chung, who wrote a children's book called When Love Is More Than Words, about all of the unique ways her family members show their love for her.
Remembering Barbara Taylor Bradford, best-selling author of 'A Woman of Substance'
Barbara Taylor Bradford, the author of A Woman of Substance and dozens of other best-selling novels, has died. She was 91.
Churches in America are having a hard time finding pastors
American religious institutions are facing a crisis: they don't have enough clergy to lead congregations, particularly in rural areas.
Despite Trump's reelection, climate diplomat John Podesta says climate work continues
The United Nations' annual climate conference, COP 29, has wrapped. The goal was to raise money from to help developing nations cut climate pollution and prepare for future threats.
Taiwan is awaiting a second Trump term with trepidation
The U.S. appears looks like Taiwan's most important security guarantor against neighboring China — though President-elect Trump has signaled he will be tough on both China and on Taiwan.
What Marco Rubio's State Department appointment could mean for Latin America
Sen. Marco Rubio has spent much of his time focused on Latin America, so odds are if he's confirmed as secretary of state, Latin America will become more of a priority.
With Rafael Nadal retiring, what's the future of men's professional tennis?
NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with sports journalist Reem Abulleil, Rafael Nadal's impact on men's tennis and what the sport could look like as top players retire.