RNS Opening Budget — Monday, June 28, 2021

Religion News Service

June 28, 2021 at 11:05 a.m. ET

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RNS-Blinken-Vatican: Pope Francis and Blinken discuss climate change, China at the Vatican
(RNS) – The United States Secretary of State Anthony J. Blinken met with Pope Francis on Monday at the Vatican, where they discussed the climate crisis, immigrants and refugees and religious freedom in China. By Claire Giangravè. 800 words. (category i)

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RNS-Litton-Apology: New SBC President Ed Litton apologizes for using J.D. Greear sermon quotes without credit
(RNS) — Newly elected Southern Baptist Convention president Ed Litton apologized for quoting from a sermon by his predecessor, J.D. Greear, without attribution. By Bob Smietana. 1,000 words. (category: a)

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RNS-Martin-Letter: Pope sends letter praising priest who ministers to LGBTQ Catholics
(RNS) — Pope Francis sent a letter praising the work of a Jesuit priest who has been an outspoken advocate for more respectful treatment of LGBTQ people within the Catholic Church. In the letter, the pontiff described Father James Martin’s work as imitating the “style of God.” 500 words. By Jack Jenkins. (category: a)

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