Trump posted a video on Truth Social calling the country a 'unified reich' if he wins The video adds to a long line of connections between the former president and antisemitism. The Trump campaign has not yet responded to NPR's request for comment. Danielle Kurtzleben
Benedictine College nuns denounce Harrison Butker's speech at their school "Instead of promoting unity in our church, our nation, and the world, his comments seem to have fostered division," the sisters wrote of the NFL kicker's controversial commencement address. John Helton
Shoreline Catholic school parents back gay teacher allegedly ousted over her engagement A kindergarten teacher at St. Luke School in Shoreline says she was ousted because of her same-sex engagement. Parents and advocates have called the decision a case of anti-LGBT discrimination, and are calling for her reinstatement. Gustavo Sagrero Álvarez
United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings The United Methodist Church has made a series of decisions to become more welcoming of LGBTQ people. The moves have also driven away many conservative Methodists. Jason DeRose
United Methodist Church votes to lift bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings The United Methodist Church, one of the largest U.S. Protestant denominations, voted to repeal its ban on LGBTQ clergy as well as prohibitions on its ministers from officiating same-sex weddings. Jason DeRose
As abortion looks like a key issue in 2024, voters more divided by party than ever In a new report, Democrats are increasingly motivated by the issue of abortion - and increasingly supportive, as are independent voters. Republicans views have mostly remained the same. Sarah McCammon
United Methodist Church lifts bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings Meeting at their worldwide General Conference in Charlotte, N.C., United Methodist delegates voted overwhelmingly to allow LGBTQ clergy and for Methodist ministers to officiate at same-sex weddings.
6 out of 10 Catholics support abortion rights despite church's stance, study shows Abortion is almost entirely illegal in some states. The Catholic church hopes to keep it that way, but many Catholics support abortion rights. How do they reconcile their politics with their faith? Katia Riddle
A grassroots effort in Michigan is raising reparations — while the government lags When state and federal legislation is slow, if at all, a Michigan church in East Lansing is gathering money and making plans to distribute funds. Sophia Saliby
Passover arrives at a tense time on Columbia's campus amid pro-Palestine protests NPR's Juana Summers talks with Rabbi Yuda Drizin, director of Chabad at Columbia University, about the wave of protests on campus over Israel's war in Gaza. Juana Summers
