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Need to know: Friday, July 29, 2016
Can Clinton-Kaine bring Catholic voters back to the Democrats?
In a close election, winning the Catholic vote is crucial to each candidate’s chances in November.
Father of Muslim soldier killed in action repudiates Donald Trump
“Have you even read the U.S. Constitution?” asked Khizr Khan, the father of Capt. Humayun Khan. “I will gladly lend you my copy."
The word of the week in Philadelphia: Love
A party obsessed with showing its toughness rediscovered the word ‘love,’ writes Jay Barth.
Francis writes an appeal for mercy in silent visit to Auschwitz
For Francis, the visit is a timely reminder of what happens when the concept of mercy is forgotten.
Vatican finance minister rejects latest abuse allegations
An Australian TV report said police in the state of Victoria were investigating claims Pell had touched boys inappropriately.
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Latest news from RNS
Counterterrorism expert warns of radicalization in British prisons
CANTERBURY, England (RNS) Ian Acheson wrote in The Times that the country’s prison services face a serious challenge in which the unchecked growth of radical Islam may soon pose “a lethal threat to national security.”
Anti-gun pastor wins rifle raffle
(RNS) When he learned he’d won, he met the owner of the raffled gun at a local gun shop, passed a background check and received the prize.
Planned Parenthood backs off plan to put Mormon phrase on condoms
The pink-and-white wrappers were meant as a playful safe-sex reminder for Latter-day Saints, the organization said, but critics called the idea distasteful.
More views from RNS
Tim LaHaye’s real message
It was about American politics.
Evangelicals begin to ask ‘Can we vote for Hillary?’
PHILADELPHIA (RNS) Find out how the candidates stack up against the issues evangelicals care about with The Literalist's Voting Guide.
When ministers pray at political conventions: A reader quiz
What do you think is really going on with all these ministers praying at these political conventions?
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