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Pope Francis Wraps Up Mexico Trip In Juarez, Near U.S. Border

10:26am February 18, 2016

by Monica Ortiz Uribe

Mexico said farewell to Pope Francis from the border city of Juárez. His journey across the country followed the well worn path taken by millions of immigrants to reach the doorstep of the U.S.

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Polish nuns do most of the cooking at the Vatican. Here, they prepare sweets for the Feast of St. Nicholas.

Holy Ravioli! Cookbook Reveals The Vatican's Favorite Recipes

1:34pm February 17, 2016

by Tove Danovich

We all have comfort foods — even Pope Francis and the men who guard him. The Vatican Cookbook is a tour of life and food in the world's smallest country, as told by members of the Swiss Guard.

'Strange Gods' Chronicles The History Of Secularism And Conversion

1:27pm February 17, 2016

Journalist Susan Jacoby tells Fresh Air that more than half of Americans will change religion at least once in their adult life time. Her new book is Strange Gods: A Secular History of Conversion.

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A video posted by El Universal shows Pope Francis being pulled off balance by an eager crowd Tuesday in Mexico.

Pope Francis Scolds Overeager Crowd After He's Jostled In Mexico

10:08am February 17, 2016

by Bill Chappell

"Don't be selfish! Don't be selfish!" the pontiff said in Spanish, raising his hand to emphasize his point and call for patience.

Local Priest In City Notorious For Crime Reacts To Pope Francis' Visit To Mexico

6:48pm February 14, 2016

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Father Kevin Mullins, a priest in crime-plagued Juarez, Mexico, about what his flock is hoping to hear from Pope Francis this week.

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Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia addresses a gathering in McLean, Va., in 2006. Scalia was a devout Roman Catholic, but said, "The only article in faith that plays any part in my judging is the commandment, 'Thou Shalt Not Lie.'"

Scalia Expressed His Faith With The Same Fervor As His Court Opinions

6:03pm February 14, 2016

by Tom Gjelten

He was one of six Catholics on the court and the most outspoken about his faith. But he said "the only article in faith that plays any part in my judging is the commandment, 'Thou Shalt Not Lie.'"

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Pope Francis waves from the popemobile upon arrival in Ecatepec — a rough, crime-plagued Mexico City suburb — on Sunday. Pope Francis has chosen to visit some of Mexico's most troubled regions during his five-day trip to the country.

In Poor, Crime-Ridden Mexican Community, Pope Critiques Inequality

2:19pm February 14, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

The pope called out "a society of the few and for the few" during an open-air mass in the impoverished and violent Mexico City suburb of Ecatepec on Sunday.

Afghanistan's Real-Life Romeo And Juliet

11:28am February 14, 2016

Rachel Martin speaks with Rod Nordland about his new book, "The Lovers: Afghanistan's Romeo and Juliet," the true story of a love affair between a boy and a girl of different backgrounds.

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Pope Francis Meets Head Of Russian Orthodox Church In Havana

7:42pm February 12, 2016

by Tom Gjelten

Pope Francis and the Russian Orthodox patriarch met in Havana, Cuba, on Friday. It's the first time a pope has met with a Russian patriarch since eastern and western Christianity diverged in the 11th century and have since evolved somewhat independent of each other.

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The head of the Russian Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill (left), kisses Pope Francis as they meet at JosÃ© MartÃ International Airport in Havana on Friday.

Pope, Head Of The Russian Orthodox Church Meet For The First Time

6:42pm February 12, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Pope Francis and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill met Friday in Havana. It's the first time leaders of the two churches have met since a schism 1,000 years ago divided Christianity.