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Need to know: Monday, November 21, 2016
Pope Francis: A poor and welcoming church spreads the gospel
Using “power and success” to evangelize betrays the core of the Gospel message, the pontiff said as he closed a special holy year of mercy.
Trump says he’s a friend of Israel. Do those around him feel the same?
His embrace of an adviser whose media enterprise is tainted by anti-Semitism allegations has some Jewish leaders concerned.
Christian colleges grapple with Trump’s election, views on women and minorities
Support for Trump may have been less decisive on Christian college campuses, where most students are also white evangelicals.
Falwell meets with president-elect Trump in New York City
Liberty University President Jerry Falwell, Jr. has confirmed that he visited with President-elect Donald Trump in New York City.
‘Sanctuary churches’ vow to shield immigrants from Trump crackdown
An undocumented Mexican and father of three has taken refuge in a United Methodist Church here. It’s one of a small but growing number of U.S. congregations willing to harbor immigrants facing deportation.
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Islamic State group claims attack that kills dozens at Shiite mosque in Kabul
KABUL, Afghanistan (Reuters) A suicide bomber killed more than 30 people and wounded dozens on Monday in an explosion at a crowded Shiite mosque in the Afghan capital, officials said. It was the third major attack on minority Shiites in the city since July.
Pope Francis denounces growing ‘demonization’ of enemies and outsiders
VATICAN CITY (RNS) The pontiff’s exhortation, at a ceremony to elevate 17 new cardinals, seemed to take aim at nationalist anger roiling countries around the world, including the U.S.
Church in northern Iraq reopened after two years under ISIS control
Women trilled to celebrate the moment when a new crucifix was erected on the church, replacing one that was broken by the Islamic State militants.
Is the pope Catholic? Francis dismisses critics of his teachings
He fired back at foes of his efforts to make the Catholic Church more open and pastoral in its ministry, telling an interviewer that his opponents have a legalistic mindset about Christianity that only sees the faith in “black or white.”
More views from RNS
This post-election sermon is the one you wanted to hear this week
A sermon on how to live together after such a contentious election.
Because of the US bishops’ voters guide, I may leave the church
(RNS) Clearly, the instructions were to vote for a Republican, regardless of character.
One religion professor’s shocking belief will leave you questioning everything
SAN ANTONIO (RNS) She believes in God.
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