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RNS-Pope-Pentecost: Amid protests in the US, Pope Francis calls for Unity in Diversity
(RNS) – During a Mass to celebrate Pentecost this Sunday (May 31), when Christians believe the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus’ apostles, Pope Francis called on faithful to be bringers of unity at a time when the world seems rife with division. By Claire Giangravè. 750 words. (category: i)
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RNS-Barber-Protests: Rev. Barber: ‘Systemic racism is choking the life out of American democracy’
(RNS) — On Pentecost Sunday, after a night of unrest that swept the country in the wake of the brutal death of George Floyd at the hands of police, the Rev. William J. Barber II delivered what he called “a pastoral letter to America” urging that leaders hear — and heed — the calls for justice from blacks and other minorities. By Yonat Shimron. 600 words. (category: a)
