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Sen. Bernie Sanders speaking at Liberty University on Monday.

Bernie Sanders Seeks Common Ground With A Different Kind Of Base: Evangelicals

8:02am September 15, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

The Jewish Democratic presidential candidate admitted differences with his conservative Christian audience at Liberty University, but called for civil discourse on social justice and morality issues.

Surrounded by sheriff's deputies, Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, with her son Nathan Davis standing by her side, makes a statement to the media Monday at the front door of the county Judicial Center in Morehead, Ky.

Kim Davis Back At Work, But Remains Defiant

4:27pm September 14, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The Kentucky clerk says she asked that her name and title be taken off marriage licenses but that she won't stop her deputies from issuing them. She says she has "great doubts" the licenses are valid.

"Honey cake is considered the fruitcake of the kosher kitchen," jokes cookbook author Marcy Goldman. "The same resistance people may have to fruitcake, a lot of people have about honey cake." With her recipe — now the go-to recipe for thousands of famil

The Jewish Fruitcake: Honey Cake Is A Sweet And Stodgy Tradition

11:57pm September 13, 2015

by Deena Prichep

In symbolic hope for a sweet new year, many Jews will mark the start of Rosh Hashanah with honey cake. The cake is sentimental, but not always beloved. Here, a delectable update to the ancient recipe.

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U.S. 'Disrupted' Threat Ahead Of Pope's Visit, Congressman Says

5:01pm September 13, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Rep. Michael McCaul, a Texas Republican who chairs the House Homeland Security Committee, says he was apprised of the threat during a classified meeting.

In Hungary, Churches Are Conspicuously Silent On Migrants

11:20am September 13, 2015

Europe's Catholics have been asked to help migrants fleeing the Middle East. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks to correspondent Lauren Frayer about clerics in Hungary, who have rejected the pope's call.

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Enthusiastic supporters greet Donald Trump at a rally of more than 30,000 in Mobile, Ala., in August.

True Believer? Why Donald Trump Is The Choice Of The Religious Right

9:27am September 13, 2015

by Jessica Taylor

How's it possible a twice-divorced casino mogul and former supporter of abortion rights is leading with evangelical voters? Donald Trump is channeling anti-establishment frustration, but can it last?

Parish In Vienna Welcomes Refugees Ahead Of Pope's Plea

6:43pm September 11, 2015

NPR's Audie Cornish interviews Rev. Peter Schipka, general secretary of the Austrian Bishops Conference, about the Pope's call for parishes to take in refugees. His parish welcomed refugees in June.

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Pope Francis Announces Window To Forgive Women Who Had Abortions

4:11pm September 08, 2015

by Sylvia Poggioli

Pope Francis is giving all priests a window of discretion to forgive women who have had abortions. The window is during the upcoming holy year, which will begin in December.

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Some In Rowan County, Ky., Surprised By Clerk Controversy

4:07pm September 08, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

A Kentucky county clerk remains in custody this weekend after refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples. The nation is divided, but what does Rowan County think about what's happening?

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Cases Test The Limits Of Religion's Place In The Law

2:27pm September 08, 2015

Does the Constitution protect people who feel that the law requires them to act contrary to their beliefs? NPR's Linda Wertheimer speaks with Harvard law professor Noah Feldman about the Kentucky case.

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