Issue of married Catholic priests gains traction under pope

Bible Museum says five of its Dead Sea Scrolls are fake
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Trump administration proposal on transgender protections spurs protests
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In a prison and a temple, Oregonians help detained migrants
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New Arizona K-12 science standards recognize evolution
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‘It’s a beginning’: Catholics vent anger over sexual abuse in Pennsylvania
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Congregants at oldest U.S. synagogue ask high court to step in
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Eugene Peterson, author of ‘The Message’ and pastor to other pastors, dies at age 85
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David Posner, senior rabbi of flagship Reform synagogue, dies at 70
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International Headlines

Vatican ‘suffragettes’ want vote, change, in a man’s church
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Issue of married Catholic priests gains traction under pope
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French priest takes his own life in church after abuse claims
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France’s ban on full-body Islamic veil violates human rights — UN rights panel
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An Indian court ordered a temple to admit women. So far, it hasn’t
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Witness in case of alleged rape of nun in India found dead
CNN
Urging peace, faith leaders risk being caught up in Zimbabwe’s electoral dispute
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South Africa shocked by live rape trial of televangelist
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Analysis & Commentary

Why they stay. Why they can’t: New York Catholics wrestle with their faith over abuse allegations
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Vatican summit enters the home stretch. But where’s the finish line?
Religion News Service
Can a Christian foster care group reject non-Christians? The Trump administration may say yes
Vox
These two could soon be the first Muslim women to serve in Congress
The Atlantic
What’s a Muslim to do about hajj?
Slate
The eclipse of sectarianism
The Atlantic
 

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