Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Blessing of the Animals
Clip: Season 20 | 4m 50s
A annual service celebrates St. Francis, patron saint of creation, nature, and animals.
This week many Christians observed the Feast of St. Francis, a day that recalls the life of the 13th century saint revered for his devotion to prayer, suffering and love for every part of creation. In his honor many churches observe the day with a blessing of the animals.. At the Franciscan monastery in Washington, we spoke with Father Jim Gardiner and Catholic historian Father Michael Cusato.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Blessing of the Animals
Clip: Season 20 | 4m 50s
This week many Christians observed the Feast of St. Francis, a day that recalls the life of the 13th century saint revered for his devotion to prayer, suffering and love for every part of creation. In his honor many churches observe the day with a blessing of the animals.. At the Franciscan monastery in Washington, we spoke with Father Jim Gardiner and Catholic historian Father Michael Cusato.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly
Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipCreating Working Schools in Liberia
Can a private, for-profit US company repair the broken school system in Liberia? (7m 51s)
A annual service celebrates St. Francis, patron saint of creation, nature, and animals. (4m 50s)
Shaun Casey on Religion and Diplomacy
A new State Department office believes the US ignores the global impact of religion. (5m 1s)
Jewish High Holidays Boot Camp
At the experimental Lab/Shul in New York City, participants prepare for the New Year. (3m 43s)
What role has religion played in the African-American experience? (8m 5s)
Rev. Nadia Bolz-Weber founded a church for all the sinners and saints seeking God’s mercy. (9m 11s)
Extended Interview: Rabbi Shira Stutman Discusses the Amidah
Rabbi Shira Stutman Discusses the Amidah Prayer (6m 17s)
Uganda may be hospitable, but a lack of resources has left many in hardship. (8m 1s)
The central and most intensely spiritual part of every Jewish prayer service. (3m 26s)
We look at the state of interfaith relations after the tragic events of 9/11. (7m 45s)
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
- News and Public Affairs

Top journalists deliver compelling original analysis of the hour's headlines.

- News and Public Affairs

FRONTLINE is investigative journalism that questions, explains and changes our world.












Support for PBS provided by:














