Israel Steps Up Security Amid Increasing Violence In Jerusalem
Israel is increasing security measures amid ongoing violence, bringing objections from human rights activists and Palestinians.
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2 Brothers Beaten, 1 Killed, Allegedly By Their Parents And Fellow Churchgoers
New Hartford, N.Y., police say Bruce and Deborah Leonard are among those who fatally beat the Leonards' son, age 19, inside the Word of Life Church. Another son, 17, is in the hospital.
State Department Report Warns Of Global Threat To Religious Diversity
Religious diversity is under threat across the Middle East and other parts of the globe, according to a State Department report on religious freedoms, which recounts the rise of ISIS and its attacks on Christians and other minorities.
'No One Wants' This Level Of Violence In Jerusalem, Rabbi Says
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rabbi Uri Ayalon, a social activist who lives not too far from the bus attack in Jerusalem Tuesday. He says most of the Palestinian population is not violent.
Vatican Denounces Letter Criticizing Pope Francis On Family
A letter leaked by a veteran Vatican analyst known to be critical of the Francis papacy, has thrown the synod on the family into turmoil and confusion. Allegedly signed by 13 conservative cardinals, the letter complained to the pope that the assembly has been stacked against them. Within hours of the letter's publication Monday, four of the cardinals said they never signed the letter.
Palestinians Confront Escalating Violence In Jerusalem After Attacks
Families of two Palestinians accused of attacks on Israelis describe their shock and some of the anger driving a new wave of violence.
In Israel, A New Battle Over Who Qualifies As Jewish
Government rabbis decide who is officially Jewish, which affects issues including marriage and divorce. But religious and political rivals have started their own system for conversion.
Family Wakes London Neighborhood's Diversity In A Funeral Home
John Harris's family has buried Cockney East Enders in style for generations. But London has changed, so the funeral home now has washrooms for Hindus and will soon make room for Muslim rites as well.
6 Palestinians Killed In Clashes With Israeli Soldiers
Israeli troops killed several Palestinians in clashes and there were a series of separate stabbing attacks as violence increased over access to Jerusalem sites holy to both sides.
'Not In God's Name' Confronts Religious Violence With A 'Different Voice'
NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks about his new book, Not in God's Name: Confronting Religious Violence.