Pope Francis Says It Is Wrong To Identify Islam With Violence
"I believe that in pretty much every religion there is always a small group of fundamentalists," the pope said during a flight from Poland to Italy.
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Muslims In France Attend Mass In Gesture of Solidarity After Church Attack
"Being united is a response to this act of horror and barbarism," said one Muslim leader. Many Muslims across France were sending a message of unity after two extremist teens brutally killed a priest.
Muslim Community Takes A Page From African-American Churches To Get Out The Vote
After an election year filled with criticisms of the Muslim community, some mosques are urging their worshippers to vote. To do so, they're borrowing a strategy used by African-American churches.
Kaine Highlights His Catholic Faith On The Trail — But Will It Sway Catholic Voters?
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Kaine has put his Jesuit upbringing front and center in the campaign, raising the question: What role will Catholic voters play in the upcoming election?
Remembering Tim LaHaye, Co-Author Of The Apocalyptic 'Left Behind' Series
LaHaye, who died earlier this week, was a fundamentalist Christian and a longtime leader of the religious right. His Left Behind books sold more than 50 million copies. He spoke to Fresh Air in 2002.
'Forgive Us For So Much Cruelty': Pope Francis Visits Site Of Auschwitz Death Camp
Pope Francis spent his time at the former Nazi concentration camp in near-total silence to honor the more than 1 million people who were systematically killed there.
When Beliefs Fail Us, How Do We Move Forward?
Over the course of his life, many of Casey Gerald's core beliefs have failed him. He says he's learned that clear-eyed doubt can sometimes be better than belief.
Tim LaHaye, Evangelical Legend Behind 'Left Behind' Series, Dies At 90
LaHaye was the co-author of the best-selling series of books about the rapture. He was the author of scores of nonfiction books as well.
In Tibet, A Long-Banned Buddhist Rite Takes Place, But Not Everyone's Pleased
The Beijing-selected Panchen Lama is conducting a key Tibetan Buddhist ritual. It's the first time in 50 years the rite has taken place in Tibet. Critics say that's because China wants more control.
Philadelphia Muslims Hope New Mosque Brings Revitalization
A Muslim community that has been in Philadelphia since the 1920s is finally building its own mosque, which it hopes will help revitalize the neighborhood.