Pope Francis Calls Gender Pay Gap A 'Pure Scandal'
NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports that Francis' remarks, at his weekly general audience in St. Peter's Square, are some of his most forceful statements yet in favor of women.
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Vatican Hosts Climate Change Conference Ahead Of Papal Encyclical
Pope Francis wants world leaders to work together to enact laws that will slow or stop emissions that fuel climate change. He is expected to deliver a papal encyclical in June highlighting environmental degradation and the effect of climate change on the poor. The Vatican held a one-day conference on climate change Tuesday.
Construction Of Giant Telescope In Hawaii Draws Natives' Ire
In Hawaii, a battle is going on over the future of a mountaintop. Native Hawaiians say it's sacred ground, but astronomers say it's the best place in the world to build an 18-story telescope.
Why Do We Create Stereotypes?
Psychologist Paul Bloom explains why prejudice is natural, rational and even moral — the key is to understand why we depend on it, and recognize when it leads us astray.
How Can First Impressions Mislead Us?
Artist Hetain Patel toys with race, identity, language and accent — and challenges us to think beyond surface appearances.
Can Comedy Break Stereotypes?
Iranian-American comedian and actor Maz Jobrani describes a comic's role in challenging stereotypes — especially when it comes to Middle Eastern Muslims in America.
How Can We Make The World More Compassionate?
Religion scholar Karen Armstrong describes how compassion is the core principle in all world religions, in the form of the golden rule.
Shroud Of Turin Goes Back On Display In Italy For A Limited Engagement
The 14-by-3.5-foot cloth, believed by many faithful to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ, will be shown to the public until June 24.
Vatican Ends Battle With U.S. Nuns
The Vatican took over the Leadership Conference of Women Religious three years ago claiming the group undermined Catholic teaching while promoting "certain radical feminist themes."
Pope 'Considering' Cuba Visit, Vatican Says
The Holy See is in talks for Francis to make a trip to the island nation in September. The pontiff helped forge a breakthrough in relations between Havana and Washington.