The Slingshot: The pope prays for earthquake victims; Turkey demands an imam’s extradition; what church shoppers want

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Need to know: Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Pope expresses ‘heartfelt sorrow’ over earthquake

Francis told thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square that he would nix his address and instead pray with them for victims and survivors.

Top of the church shopper’s list: Strong preaching

A new survey says that more than a convenient location, or a welcoming preacher, people want the pastor to rock the pulpit.

Turkey’s leader says US has ‘no excuse’ to keep imam blamed for coup

“If a country wants a criminal in your country to be extradited, you have no rights to argue with that,” said Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan.

French burkini ban: Businessman will pay women’s fines

As politicians across Europe try to outlaw the veils and modest attire of Muslim women, an Algerian entrepreneur fights back with his checkbook.

‘Ben-Hur’ is Hollywood’s $100 million mistake

Producers mistakenly believed they could copy the success of 2004's The Passion of the Christ, a critic argues.

 


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