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Need to know: Monday, September 19, 2016
The ‘Splainer: The ‘spiritual battle’ over the Dakota Access pipeline
How is opposition to the Dakota Access pipeline rooted in traditional Native American spirituality? Let us ‘Splain…
Pope Francis to new bishops: Dispense mercy, don’t be ‘charming liars’
People don’t like whiny bishops, the pontiff said, and they can ‘sniff out narcissists, manipulators and hawkers of vain crusades.’
In this part of India, Sunnis and Shiites show the world a different way to pray
The prayer took place in a Shiite shrine but was led by a Sunni imam as part of an initiative by a volunteer group called Shoulder to Shoulder.
Hate crimes against American Muslims most since post-9/11 era
The increase apparently is fueled by terrorist attacks in the United States and abroad and by divisive language on the campaign trail.
Pope Francis makes surprise visits to neonatal unit, hospice
The impromptu visits, part of the Holy Year of Mercy events, were aimed at highlighting the Catholic Church’s teaching on the sanctity of all life at all stages.
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Islamic State says Minnesota mall stabbing carried out by ‘soldier’
The man, who was wearing a private security uniform, made references to Allah and asked at least one person if they were Muslim before he assaulted them at the Crossroads Center mall in St. Cloud.
Judge suggests Mike Pence’s Syrian refugee ban rooted in religious bias
INDIANAPOLIS — On Wednesday (Sept. 14), a panel of three judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit lashed into Ind. Gov. Mike Pence's attempted ban of Syrian refugees resettling in the state.
Austrian cardinal clarifies: It’s not ‘Islamic conquest’ but Christian surrender
Cardinal Christoph Schoenborn walked back an earlier statement that seemed to raise fears about Islamic immigration.
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How to succeed in seminary without really trying
(RNS) Start the new school year off with these incredibly insightful tips.
Americans more divided by religion than race
According to a new study from the University of Minnesota.
Mormons are less Republican this year, and Trump is not the only reason why
But it’s not only because they dislike Trump, writes Jana Riess.
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