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In Conservative Town, Faith-Based Group Tackles Minimum Wage Hike
Texas has no state-mandated minimum wage and forbids cities or counties to pass their own. But a group of religious activists in San Antonio is making headway on a living wage for city employees.
Boston Clergy Sex Abuse Under 'Spotlight' Anew
Boston Globe reporter Sacha Pfeiffer was part of the investigative team that uncovered the massive scandal involving sexual abuse by Catholic priests. She speaks with NPR's Audie Cornish about their story, which is now told in the feature film Spotlight.
For Some Muslim Asylum-Seekers In Germany, Christianity Beckons
Some Muslim migrants from Afghanistan and Iran are converting to Christianity in Germany. Skeptics claim it is a ploy to gain asylum.
Mormon Church Declares Same-Sex Couples To Be Apostates
The policy also bars children in same-sex households from being blessed or baptized until they turn 18 and meet certain conditions.
A 'Troublemaker' Leaves Her Life In Scientology
In her new memoir, actor Leah Remini writes about growing up in the Church of Scientology, becoming one of its prized celebrities, and her family's eventual, wrenching decision to leave it behind.
Poll Finds Americans, Especially Millennials, Moving Away From Religion
A survey by the Pew Research Center shows that the percentage of Americans who say they believe in God, pray daily and attend church regularly is declining.
New Books Allege Years Of Financial Mismanagement At The Vatican
Intrigue over Vatican finances is gaining steam with this week's publication of two books alleging multi-million dollar waste and theft. It follows the weekend arrest of a priest and a Vatican layperson accused of leaking confidential documents.
2 Vatican Officials Arrested In Probe Of Leaked Documents
The two, a senior priest and a public relations specialist, had served on a now defunct financial overhaul commission. Past efforts to curb corruption at the Holy See have fueled intrigue.
Sanders Could Be The First Jewish President, But He Doesn't Like To Talk About It
Bernie Sanders isn't into identity politics. He says he's "proud to be Jewish" but "not particularly religious."