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Need to know: Tuesday, December 13, 2016
Assaults on Muslim women force some to rethink hijab
Some imams across the country are saying it’s OK to take the hijab off, at least temporarily.
Pope condemns Cairo church bombing as victims are mourned
“We are united in the blood of our martyrs,” Francis told Pope Tawadros II after 24 people, mostly women and children, were killed.
Trump’s secretary of state pick may anger social conservatives
ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson helped convince the Boy Scouts to admit gay youths and the oil giant contributes to Planned Parenthood.
‘Rebel’ Saudi Arabia woman who posted photo without a headscarf is arrested
Malak al-Shehri’s tweet defying Saudi dress code caused a backlash, with many people calling for her to be executed.
Nigeria investigating what caused church collapse that killed scores of worshippers
The church was still under construction when it collapsed and was reportedly built quickly in order to be used for a ceremony last weekend.
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Latest news from RNS
Dozens, as many as 100, killed in Nigeria church collapse
UYO, Nigeria (Reuters) Reports on the casualty toll varied widely amid confusion following the roof collapse during a service over the weekend.
Religion reading list: holiday edition
Seven books to put religion and spirituality in your holiday reading.
Christmas reminds us that Jesus was a migrant like today’s refugees, says Pope Francis
The pontiff made his remarks as he officially opened this year’s Christmas Nativity scene in St. Peter’s Square.
More views from RNS
Americans want assisted suicide
(RNS) Why should we stand in their way?
Empower women by standing for religious freedom
Kristina Arriaga and John Ruskay of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom call for the release of six female prisoners of conscience and for governments to honor religious freedom.
Richard Spencer misunderstands Zionism — and white people
The alt-right is wrong about everything. Especially the Jews.
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Bonus tracks
- Architecture award winners use natural light to give a sense of the divine
- How ‘Moana’ expands Disney’s multicultural gospel
- The Supreme Court case that could bankrupt religious schools and hospitals
- Gatlinburg fire suspects elicit churches’ sympathy
- Baby Jesus is holding his own in the battle over who delivers Christmas presents
