Turkey Converts Istanbul's Iconic Hagia Sophia Back Into A Mosque The Byzantine-era architectural marvel has been used as a museum since 1934 and is widely regarded as a symbol of peaceful religious coexistence. A court ruling Friday revoked its museum status. Merrit Kennedy
White Supremacist Ideas Have Historical Roots In U.S. Christianity Beginning in the days of slavery and Jim Crow segregation, elements of racist ideology have long existed in white churches. How Christians could promote such views is a point that upset many people. Tom Gjelten
Saudi Officials Announce This Year's Hajj Will Be 'Very Limited' Saudi Arabia has said this year's Hajj will be restricted to pilgrims already within the kingdom. Because of the coronavirus, pilgrims will not be able to enter Saudi Arabia. Jane Arraf
'Breathe, Pray, Meditate': Born From Resistance, Black Churches Now Leading In Crises Black America today is facing not just one crisis, but a convergence. African-Americans have been hit harder by the virus and job losses. And there's systemic racism and discrimination. Juana Summers
Why Talking About Systemic Racism Can Be Difficult For Evangelical Pastors Evangelical Christians have been traditionally focused on their personal relationship with Jesus. But some are now seeing a need to expand their attention to address the issue of racial justice. Tom Gjelten
'Service is also action': An imam, a pastor, a rabbi and a philosopher on faith and radical change Three faith leaders and a philosopher talk with KUOW's Ross Reynolds about service and responsibility as we face COVID-19, systemic racism, and economic catastrophe. Kristin Leong
Pope Francis Prays For George Floyd, Decries 'The Sin Of Racism' "We cannot tolerate or turn a blind eye to racism and exclusion in any form and yet claim to defend the sacredness of every human life," the pope said. Bill Chappell
Peaceful Protesters Tear Gassed To Clear Way For Trump Church Visit NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde of the Episcopal Diocese of Washington about the president's visit to St. John's Church amid nationwide protests over the death of George Floyd.
Park Police Tear Gas Peaceful Protesters To Clear Way For Trump Church Photo-Op After U.S. Park Police and National Guard troops pushed demonstrators out of Lafayette Park, President Trump walked from the White House to St. John's Church where he posed for pictures with a Bible. Tom Gjelten
Where Jesus Was Baptized, Jordan Vies With Israel For Tourists While UNESCO and the Vatican agree the site is in Jordan, a spot across the Jordan River, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, draws more visitors. Jane Arraf