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Need to know: Tuesday, November 1, 2016
Pope Francis praises secular Sweden for taking in asylum seekers
The main purpose of the pope's two-day trip was to take part in a joint commemoration with Lutherans of the start of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.
Catholics, the ultimate swing voters, lean heavily toward Clinton
Catholics favor Clinton over Trump 51 to 40 percent, according to a recent survey from the Public Religion Research Institute.
Donald Trump writes a prayer for Western Wall crevices
“May you bless the United States, our armed forces and our allies. May your guiding hand protect and strengthen our great nation,” the GOP presidential candidate’s prayer said.
Pope names Detroit bishop to Guam archdiocese rocked by sex abuse allegations
Detroit Auxiliary Bishop Michael J. Byrnes has been appointed by Pope Francis to replace an embattled archbishop accused of sexually abusing altar boys.
Italian quake destroys historic Catholic landmarks
The quake struck at the heart of the country’s vast religious heritage, destroying several beloved churches.
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In Germany, Syrians find mosques too conservative
COLOGNE, Germany — Arabic speaking mosques are often short of funds, or else supported by Saudi Arabia and the Gulf states. Some back ultra-conservative or highly literal interpretations of Islam, such as Wahhabism or Salafism.
Scholars say papyrus mentioning Jerusalem-based kingdom may be fake
JERUSALEM (RNS) Some scholars question the document's provenance.
Charleston ‘on eggshells’ on eve of two racially charged trials
CHARLESTON, S.C. (Reuters) Two South Carolina shootings that rocked the country last year and raised questions about race in America are now headed for trial.
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Pope Francis: Christian unity only another 500 years away
LUND, Sweden (RNS) The popular pontiff outlined the additional 500 years it will take to achieve Christian unity.
Does the Reformation still matter?
“I wanted my Protestantism to mean something. But I found little evidence that it really mattered — to me or to anyone else,” writes Jacob Lupfer.
Religion may be a miracle drug
Church attendance is correlated with longer life and a sense of meaning.
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