Pope Leo talks Trump, sex abuse scandals, LGBTQ+ welcome and China in his first interview

Pope Leo talks Trump, sex abuse scandals, LGBTQ+ welcome and China in his first interview

Pope Leo XIV said in his first interview as history’s first American pope that he has no intention of getting involved in U.S. politics but will raise his voice on issues of concern to the Catholic Church, including on immigration.

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After Charlie Kirk’s death, Rev. Barber says discussions should be ‘rooted in truth’

After Charlie Kirk’s death, Rev. Barber says discussions should be ‘rooted in truth’

Rev. William Barber said in an interview with Morning Edition that the job of ministers like himself is to “call out” divisive, dishonest language from those in power. “We have to have a strong moral voice rooted in our values,…

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Prof reviews proper and improper uses of Bible in public schools

Prof reviews proper and improper uses of Bible in public schools

The Bible has not been banned from public schools, but there are appropriate and inappropriate ways to use it there, a professor told a summit on religion and public education Sept. 16. Mark Chancey, professor of religious studies at Southern…

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