Obama Calls UNC Murders 'Brutal And Outrageous'
The president spoke a day after the Justice Department announced an investigation into the killings of three Muslim university students as a possible hate crime.
Religion
Pope Encounters Resistance On Some Reforms
At the Vatican this week, the pope's G9 — a committee of nine cardinals — is working on how to overhaul Vatican governance.
Couples Who Choose Not To Have Children Are 'Selfish,' Pope Says
Francis spoke of a "greedy generation" that is opting not to procreate. His remarks come less than two weeks after he said Catholics do not need to breed "like rabbits."
Wake Forest Imam Addresses Shootings, Campus Controversy
Authorities are still trying to determine the motive in the shooting deaths of three young Muslims in Chapel Hill.
'Visit My Mosque' Campaign Builds Bridges In Britain
More than 20 mosques across Britain recently opened their doors for a day to non-Muslims. Imams and worshipers served tea and cakes, and answered visitors' questions about the Muslim faith.
Filmmaker Takes Stand Against Extremism In Oscar-Nominated 'Timbuktu'
Abderrahmane Sissako's film was inspired by the seizure of the Malian city by Islamist fighters in 2012. It has won international accolades with its lyrical beauty and critique of religious extremism.
Papal Group Considers Sanctions On Bishops Who Cover Up Abuse
A commission advising Pope Francis on how to tackle clerical sex abuse of minors has completed its first full meeting at the Vatican. The commission has been criticized for its slow start.
Editor Picks Religions For The First Norton Anthology of World Religions
The anthology includes ancient and contemporary interpretations of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Daoism. Editor Jack Miles discusses primary texts, extremism and death.
Pope Declares Salvadoran Archbishop Óscar Romero A Martyr
The archbishop was an outspoken voice against human rights abuses during the Salvadoran civil war. He was killed while giving mass in 1980. The pope's decree sets the stage for beatification.
Oscar Romero, The Murdered Archbishop Who Inspires The Pope
Pope Francis and the Vatican have recognized Romero, who served as archbishop of San Salvador, as a martyr. NPR's Scott Simon reflects on his life, and the possibility he might become a saint.