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Citing Al-Aqsa Mosque, Hamas launches broad attack as Israelis celebrate Simchat Torah
JERUSALEM (AP) — Under cover of a barrage of rockets, dozens of Hamas militants broke out of the blockaded Gaza Strip and into nearby Israeli towns, killing hundreds and abducting others in an early morning attack during a major Jewish holiday Saturday.
California governor vetoes bill that would have banned caste discrimination
(AP) — “Because discrimination based on caste is already prohibited under these existing categories, this bill is unnecessary,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said in his statement.
Black churches play a key role in connecting communities to broadband internet
(RNS) — ‘There are churches near, and people near, places where there are no internet carriers at all,’ said the Rev. Barbara Williams-Skinner.
In ‘My Body, Their Baby,’ a scholar explores the theology of surrogacy
(RNS) — In her new book, Grace Kao, a Christian ethicist, recounts carrying a child for friends — and how that experience shaped her theology.
Photos of the Week: Busy Vatican; Sukkot
(RNS) — This week’s photo gallery includes images from a busy week at the Vatican, Sukkot and more.
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The Hamas attack on Israel is pure evil
(RNS) — An anguished cry from this broken Jewish heart. This was the worst day in Jewish history since 1945.
How we got to the ‘Al-Aqsa tsunami’
(RNS) — Ramping up religious fanaticism for political ends always ends badly.
Despite terrorist attacks, the people of Israel live
(RNS) — The conflagration of violence will likely transform the Middle East for the worse.
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Environmental faith groups laud Pope Francis’ new climate exhortation
(RNS) — ‘As this summer has shown, and as Laudate Deum emphasizes, we no longer have time to spare,’ Jose Aguto, executive director of Catholic Climate Covenant, said in a statement.
One nun’s mission to save souls, from death row to the Met opera
(RNS) — The story of a killer’s — and Sister Helen Prejean’s — redemption comes to New York.
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