Jason DeRose
Stories
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How the funeral of Pope Francis exemplified his values
The funeral of Pope Francis demonstrated the values he held dear, from the theme of the gospel passage to the music he chose for the Mass. He also broke tradition with his final burial wishes.
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The Vatican is preparing the pope's funeral. Here's what we know about the service
As the Vatican prepares to memorialize Pope Francis with a funeral Mass on Saturday, it is also planning a conclave to elect the next pope. Here are some of the key figures and themes emerging.
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What Pope Francis means to younger Catholics
Catholics who grew up in the faith under Francis reflect on his tenure as pope.
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The latest on the death of Pope Francis
NPR international correspondent Ruth Sherlock and NPR religion correspondent Jason DeRose provide the latest updates after Pope Francis's death.
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A look at the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who has died at age 88
Pope Francis, who has died at age 88, cast an image of humility during years of strain and change, within his church, and around the world.
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Globally, many adults no longer practice the faith they were raised in, study shows
A new Pew Research study shows that around the world, large portions of adults have left the religious group in which they were raised. Christianity and Buddhism have had especially large losses.
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'God walks with us through the ashes.' A poignant Ash Wednesday after LA wildfires
On Ash Wednesday, Christians hear the words "Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return." Those words ring differently for many whose churches and homes burned in the Los Angeles fires.
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New survey shows 67% of Americans support same-sex marriage
A new Public Religion Research Institute survey finds an increase in support for marriage equality among people from more conservative backgrounds. But it finds Americans split on transgender rights.
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Christianity declines among U.S. adults while 'religiously unaffiliated' grows, study says
The percentage of Christians in the U.S. has dropped dramatically, though that loss may have leveled off in recent years.
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Here's how Trump's Faith Office and task force against 'anti-Christian bias' may work
Two executive orders from Trump address religion directly. One forms a task force to counter "anti-Christian bias" in the federal government. The other establishes a Faith Office in the White House.