NEWS STORY
RNS-Tagle-Children: Filipino Cardinal starts new Vatican job by presenting a children’s book by Francis
VATICAN CITY (RNS) – A cardinal from the Philippines who was recently appointed by Pope Francis to head the Vatican department for evangelization, kicked off his new position by attending a book presentation at the Bambino Gesu children’s hospital on Friday. By Claire Giangrave’. 700 words. (Categories c, i)
NEWS STORY
RNS-Luzdelmundo-Suit: Former La Luz Del Mundo member sues church alleging decades of abuse
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — A former member of La Luz Del Mundo, a Mexico-based Pentecostal movement that claims 5 million members, is suing the church and more than a dozen of its leaders, alleging decades of abuse at the hands of the group’s leaders. By Alejandra Molina and Bob Smietana. 830 words. (category: c, a)
COMMENTARY
RNS-Addams-Oped: How Romney and Pelosi used their faith to resist Trump
(RNS) — Romney and Pelosi have demonstrated the best of what religious belief can bring to the public sphere. The president, meanwhile, continued to use faith as a weapon against his enemies. We can follow their example to stop supporting candidates who use faith as a means to consolidate power, influence or money. By Emma Petty Addams, Jennifer Bultler and Jennifer Walker Thomas. 800 words. (category: k)