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Need to know: Wednesday, August 17, 2016
Man voiced hatred for Muslims, Arabs before killing, victim’s family says
Before he was shot to death, Khalid Jabara had warned police that his neighbor was a violent bigot.
Pope’s choice for new Vatican post boosts moderates, Americans
Bishop Kevin Farrell of Dallas is known for a commitment to social justice very much in keeping with the Pope Francis style.
Imam shooting suspect appears in court
Oscar Morel of Brooklyn was arraigned on one count of first-degree murder and two counts of second-degree murder.
The abortion rights movement is bolder than it’s been in years
Gone is the vaguely conciliatory mantra of the past, the ideal of keeping abortion “safe, legal and rare.”
Radical UK imam guilty of inviting support for ISIS
Anjem Choudary first became infamous for praising the men responsible for 9/11.
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Thousands of Bolivian Catholics break rocks to change fortunes
(Reuters) This unique ritual, mixing Catholic and local culture, hits a sweet spot with many pilgrims from around the country and abroad.
Doctors at Catholic hospitals may be unable to refer women for services
(Reuters Health) According to interviews with U.S. physicians, some Roman Catholic hospitals not only refuse to provide some women’s health services such as abortion, but may also prevent doctors from referring women to facilities that would provide them.
UN experts urge Bahrain to halt ‘persecution of Shiites’
(Reuters) Experts urged Bahraini authorities to halt what they said were 'arbitrary arrests' based on religion and release those detained for free speech and assembly.
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Olympics squads lose every match … and their faith
RIO DE JANEIRO (RNS) The Mexican men's volleyball team and the Argentine women's handball team have had enough with praying.
Trump’s poor Mormon pitch
(RNS) Where others displayed an awareness of Mormon religious identity and concerns, his Deseret News column shows the opposite. Grading on a curve, I give it a C.
Before flooding Louisiana with ‘help,’ read this
(RNS) You need to resist the urge to self-deploy or to send resources, at least for the moment.
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