Children of Catholic priests live with secrets and sorrow

Trump defends initial remarks on Charlottesville; again blames ‘both sides’
THE NEW YORK TIMES*
Children of Catholic priests live with secrets and sorrow
THE BOSTON GLOBE*
The first solar eclipse to cross America in 99 years is coming. To some, it’s an act of God
THE WASHINGTON POST*
Thousands of faith leaders ask Congress to protect Johnson Amendment
RELIGION NEWS SERVICE
The Texas bathroom bill is dead – for now
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS*
Oregon approves sweeping bill expanding abortion access
THE WASHINGTON POST*
Holocaust memorial in Boston is vandalized for second time this summer
THE NEW YORK TIMES*
Ten Commandments judge faces runoff in Alabama Senate race
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The next bishop of Raleigh is from Latin America — like many in his flock
RELIGION NEWS SERVICE
How Nashville’s interfaith culture has grown in recent years
THE TENNESSEAN*
 

International Headlines

Trump administration highlights actions of Islamic State in annual religious freedom summary
THE WASHINGTON POST*
U.S. slams China, Turkey, Saudi Arabia for religious repression
CNN
China angered at U.S. criticism of religious freedom, says U.S. not perfect
REUTERS
India hedges pledge to expel Rohingya Muslims amid outcry
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indonesia clinic gives relief to Muslims with tattoo regrets
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Israel MP holds ‘protest’ office outside Jerusalem holy site
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
 

Analysis & Commentary

White Christians must condemn white supremacy
RELIGION & POLITICS
After Charlottesville, black pastors are confronting how political to get
VOX
Why the Charlottesville marchers were obsessed with Jews
THE ATLANTIC
What Jewish children learned from Charlottesville
THE NEW YORK TIMES*
City Council candidate fled tribal hatred in homeland to face a different kind in Iowa
THE DES MOINES REGISTER*

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