On Monday, Roman Catholic Cardinals will meet to organize the election of a successor to Pope Benedict the 16th. Some U.S. Catholics see the upcoming transition as an opportunity for the church to make some changes, especially when it comes to matters of sexual orientation and the roles of women. Jeff Tyson reports.

U.S. Catholics Prep For New Pope and New Possibilities

Italy-- a country known for its strong Catholic presence, also is home to nearly 25,000 Mormons. Jeff Tyson reports Rome will soon become the home of the country's first Mormon Temple.

Mormon Temple in Rome

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Jeff Tyson’s father spent much of his career as an engineer designing ordinary structures. But after he died at age 50, Jeff saw that his dad had built something timeless and extraordinary.

Commentary: Discovering My Father's Legacy

The tension between religion and politics is fundamental to America’s identity. According to a survey conducted by the National Opinion Research Center, more than 60 percent of Americans say religious leaders shouldn’t try to influence government. This issue is sure to come up as New York City prepares for a heated mayoral race. As Jeff Tyson reports, religion and government are frequently interacting, but their relationship is not so simple.

Faith and Politics

The new handbook for mental illnesses is coming out later this month — and with it comes changes to the understanding of Asperger’s Syndrome. It’s a disorder on the Autism spectrum. And has been recognized that way by American doctors since 1994. But new terminology in the manual will eliminate Asperger’s as its own disorder. Jeff Tyson reports that it doesn’t change the experience for those who have it.

New Name for Asperger's

Listening to audio can be an intimate and powerful experience. Three old cassette tapes took me back through time, and introduced me to my great grandfather who I never knew. 

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