Florida Megachurch Pastor Arrested After Defying Order Not To Hold Gatherings
The county sheriff said Howard-Browne's "reckless disregard for human life put hundreds of people in his congregation at risk."
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Hospital Chaplains Bring Hope And Solace To COVID-19 Patients And Staff
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with Mike Yonkers, a chaplain at University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle. He's counseling patients with COVID-19, their families and hospital staff.
In 'Unorthodox,' A Religious Woman Leaves Her Marriage And Her Past Behind
The new Netflix series was inspired by Deborah Feldman's best-selling memoir about ending her arranged marriage. In the TV adaptation, the young woman leaves her home in Brooklyn and moves to Berlin.
Polls Find Growing Agreement On Seriousness Of Coronavirus Threat
White evangelicals are as likely as those without a religious affiliation to say they are avoiding group activities.
Pope Francis Delivers Special Prayer For End To Coronavirus Pandemic
The "Urbi et Orbi" blessing is normally delivered at Christmas and Easter. The delivered his homily against the dramatic backdrop of an empty St. Peter's Square, glistening in the rain.
Diocese Suspends Abuse Victims' Compensation Program, Citing 'Economic Turmoil'
The Erie Diocese, identified by the Pennsylvania attorney general as a place where clergy sex abuse was widespread, is said to have spent nearly $12 million on its victim compensation program.
At Least 25 People Dead After Hours-Long Attack On Sikh Complex In Kabul
The Islamic State militant group claimed responsibility for the attack, which targeted members of the Sikh religious minority in the Afghan capital Wednesday.
Italian Priest Leaves Facebook Feature On During Live Mass
The priest had left Facebook's augmented reality feature turned on. Viewers saw video of the clergyman superimposed with an astronaut helmet, sunglasses and sparkles.
Encore: In 'Preach' Podcast, Lee Hale Hosts Conversations About Struggling With Faith
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Lee Hale, host of the podcast Preach, about his conversations with people who are struggling with their faith.
Salt Lake City Airport Tightens Rules For Greeting Missionaries Returning From Abroad
The tougher restrictions were announced after criticism from officials, including Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, following scenes over the weekend of friends and family thronging an airport parking lot.