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Need to know: Monday, August 8, 2016
Catholic faith anchors swimmer Katie Ledecky
So far at the Rio Olympics, Ledecky has anchored the women’s 4x100-medal free relay to win a silver medal and obliterated her own world record in the 400-meter free for gold. Her Catholic faith anchors her.
Ibtihaj Muhammad: First US Olympian to compete in hijab
The fencer, who begins Olympic competition today, has never shied away from speaking up for the black and Muslim American communities.
Top Catholic bishops criticize Biden for officiating at gay marriage
The three officials were circumspect in their critique and did not mention the vice president by name. Two factors may explain their relative reticence.
Hillary Clinton’s moral conflicts on abortion
Although the Democratic presidential candidate is strongly pro-choice, her Methodist upbringing has shaped her ambivalence about the procedure.
2 Muslim American women ordered off American Airlines flight
Their account reflects the difficulties religious and racial minorities have described while traveling, coming under extra scrutiny or suspicion because of their skin color or attire.
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Gymnast Jake Dalton focuses on faith over fear
(RNS) The four-time world medalist demonstrates his faith with religious tattoos and jewelry.
Gymnast Simone Biles brings prayer to Rio and takes home gold
(RNS) Biles, a Catholic, includes prayer in her prep for Olympic greatness.
Gymnast Aly Raisman is one of top Jewish athletes to watch
(RNS) Aly Raisman, who grew up in a Reform Jewish home, won gold in the 2012 London Olympic Games for her floor exercise, performed to the Israeli folk song "Hava Nagila."
Steele Johnson and David Boudia have faith in their diving
(RNS) The diving partners use their Olympic platform to "give the glory to God."
Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin: Jesuit schooling brought God to life
(RNS) Olympic swimmer Missy Franklin shares photos online of devotions with Louie Giglio and journaling in her Bible. She also has considered converting to Catholicism.
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JERUSALEM (RNS) The memory of past hostility toward the Jews enables us to appreciate the remarkable Catholic-Jewish reconciliation of the last 50 years.
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