Biden becomes the first sitting president to deliver a Sunday sermon at MLK's church Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. served as a pastor at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta until his assassination. Giulia Heyward
Anti-Defamation League survey finds a spike in antisemitic beliefs The percentage of Americans who believe in a number of antisemitic tropes has spiked in the past three years, according to the results of a recent survey by the Anti-Defamation League. Lisa Hagen
Thousands of mourners pack St. Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Benedict For the first time, one pope is presiding over the funeral of his predecessor. Pope Francis will preside over the funeral mass for Pope Benedict, who died on New Year's Eve at the age of 95. Steve Inskeep
Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral celebrated by pope Bells tolled Thursday for the funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the German theologian who made history by retiring, as thousands of mourners packed St. Peter's Square. The Associated Press
Criticism has followed Israel's new security minister's visit to Jerusalem site It didn't take long for Israel's most controversial new cabinet minister to touch off international reaction with a visit to Jerusalem's most sensitive religious site. Daniel Estrin
Rev. Tom Reese reflects on Pope Benedict's legacy as mourners gather in Rome NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Rev. Tom Reese, a senior analyst with the Religion News Service, about the legacy of the late Pope Benedict XIV.
Why retired pope Benedict's funeral will be so unusual Benedict was the first pope to step down in nearly 600 years, creating a rare relationship between a sitting and former pope. Juliana Kim
The Vatican says Benedict XVI is lucid and stable, but his condition is 'serious' "Pope Francis renews the invitation to pray for him and accompany him in these difficult hours," Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said. The Associated Press
The Vatican says retired Pope Benedict XVI's health is worsening Doctors are constantly monitoring the 95-year-old's condition, the Vatican said Wednesday. Pope Francis has asked the faithful to pray for the retired pontiff. The Associated Press
How faith guided former President George H.W. Bush, according to his pastor Rev. Russell Levenson, Jr. got to know former President George H.W. Bush and his wife over more than a decade. He said how they lived their faith can serve as a roadmap for anyone, religious or not. Wynne Davis
