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RNS—Loritts-Report:  Guidepost report: Bryan Loritts mishandled abuse allegations at former church but did not cover them up
(RNS) — A new report finds that pastor and author Bryan Loritts did not cover up abuse at the Memphis megachurch he founded. Loritts will remain on staff at the Summit Church, led by Southern Baptist Convention president J.D. Greear. The report also concluded Loritts and other leaders at the Memphis church badly mishandled misconduct by the pastor’s former brother in law in 2010.By Bob Smietana. 1100 words. (category: a)

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RNS-Chrism-Mass: On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis tells faithful not to be scandalized by “squabbles” in the church
(RNS) – On Holy Thursday, Pope Francis celebrated the Chrism Mass, when priests and deacons renew their ordination promises, by reminding clergy that “the preaching of the Gospel is always linked to the embrace of some particular cross.” By Claire Giangravè. 800 words. (category: i)

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RNS-Women-Books: 10 nonfiction books (and one novel) to keep Women’s History Month going all year
(RNS) — Women’s History Month may be have ended, but women’s impact on religion and spirituality goes on year round. Here are 10 new nonfiction books, both forthcoming and released in the last year, that explore women’s roles and influence in Christian traditions — plus, one bonus work of fiction. By Emily McFarlan Miller. 1,100 words. (category: a)


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RNS-NonReligious-Latinos: One in five Latino Americans have no religion, the Latinx Humanist Alliance says
(RNS) — Through its 1 in 5 campaign, the Latinx Humanist Alliance is underscoring the rise of nonreligious U.S. Latinos across the country. One in five Latino Americans have no religion, according to the Latinx Humanist Alliance. By Alejandra Molina. 850 words. (category: a)

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RNS-Fallujah-Game: Controversial Iraq War Battle To Be Subject of Video Game
(RNS) —A controversial video game that depicts the Iraq War’s bloodiest battle is set to be released some thirteen years after it was first announced. Seattle-based development company Highwire Games has announced the game “Six Days in Fallujah” would be released later this year. By Joseph Hammond. 650 words. (category: a)

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