A cardinal is convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to 5 1/2 years in Vatican trial Cardinal Angelo Becciu, the first cardinal ever prosecuted by the Vatican criminal court, was convicted in a complicated financial trial that aired the Vatican's dirty laundry. The Associated Press
Amid war, a Rabbi makes the case to 'raise up light' this Hanukkah NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie about how he's thinking about Hanukkah this year. Courtney Dorning
Alabama's upcoming gas execution could harm witnesses and violate religious liberty Alabama plans to execute a prisoner using nitrogen gas. NPR obtained a Department of Corrections document showing the method may pose risks to others in the room and impede religious liberties. Chiara Eisner
Hanukkah celebrations inspire Jewish joy despite war and increasing antisemitism The war between Israel and Hamas, as well as a rise in antisemitism, has many Jews unsure how to celebrate Hanukkah this year. Some say they're focusing on hope and hospitality in dark times. Jason DeRose
Reflections on the deeper meaning of Hanukkah this year Rabbi Daniel Weiner shares thoughts on a festival of light and religious freedom Kim Malcolm
This year's Hanukkah celebrations are tempered by Israel's war with Hamas To get a sense of how synagogues are celebrating the holiday, we hear from two rabbis about their congregations' plans to celebrate Hanukkah. Shelby Hawkins
7 in 10 U.S. adults consider themselves spiritual Although Americans have grown less likely to identify with an organized religion in recent decades, Pew Research has found many say they are spiritual in some way. Jason DeRose
Pope cancels trip to U.N. climate conference on doctors' orders after getting the flu Francis' planned Saturday address would have been the first time a pope had addressed a U.N. climate conference, which is taking place in Dubai. The Associated Press
This 'wind phone' helps grievers feel connected to the loved ones they've lost A Connecticut church has found a creative approach to help grieving people talk about their loss. It's called a "wind phone" and it's a place to say what you want to say to the people you've lost. Meg Dalton
How do you make peace with your shortcomings? This man has an answer Comedian Duncan Trussell speaks on the value of transcendent experiences and how he thinks about life after death. Rachel Martin
