Attack In New Zealand Appears To Be Motivated By White Supremacy David Greene talks to Jonathan Greenblatt, the director of the Anti-Defamation League, which fights bigotry, about the attack at two mosques in New Zealand, which killed at least 49 people.
Ex-Vatican Official, Cardinal Pell, Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison Australian Cardinal George Pell on Wednesday was sentenced to six years in prison — making him the most senior Catholic official to be found guilty in a criminal court of child molestation. Sylvia Poggioli
Cardinal George Pell, Former Vatican Official, Sentenced To 6 Years In Prison He had been convicted of sexually abusing two choir boys in Melbourne, Australia, two decades ago. He is 77 and will be eliglble for parole in three years and eight months. Vanessa Romo
At Lent, Catholics Reflect On Faith As Sex Abuse Scandal Shakes The Church On the first Sunday of Lent, NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Sister Joan Chittister about the holiday's meaning amid the ongoing abuse scandal. Michel Martin
French Cardinal Covered Up Pedophile Accusations Against Priest, Court Says Cardinal Philippe Barbarin — one of France's most prominent Catholic officials — says he will offer his resignation to Pope Francis in a few days. Bill Chappell
Ash Wednesday Brings A 'Welcome Honesty' To Discussions About Mortality Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. It's historically a time of repentance. But more and more, churches are also using it to reflect on mortality itself. Deena Prichep
Growing Closer After Changing Faiths NPR'S Lulu Garcia-Navarro speak with Kathryn Ross, who grew closer to her son after changing her faith.
Supreme Court Appears Ready To Let 40-Foot Cross Stand On Public Land The Supreme Court seems inclined to let a 40-foot cross on public land — which is a World War I memorial — stand. But, justices struggled to clarify issues around the separation of church and state. Nina Totenberg
United Methodists Continue Bans On Same-Sex Weddings, LGBTQ Clergy Steve Inskeep talks to Kenneth Carter, Jr., president of the Church's Council of Bishops, about the rejection of a measure that would have eased restrictions on gay clergy and same-sex marriages.
Former Seattle nun wants less talk, more action from Pope Francis to address sex abuse Kim Malcolm talks with Mary Dispenza about the recent Vatican meeting on clergy sex abuse. Kim Malcolm