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Need to know: Monday, August 1, 2016
In Poland, Pope Francis tries countering message of religious violence
At the World Youth Day gathering that ended Sunday in Krakow, Poland, the pontiff encouraged a positive role for faith.
Donald Trump’s confrontation with Muslim soldier’s parents emerges as unexpected flash point
Trump is reeling amid criticism by the parents of a Muslim American soldier killed in Iraq and outcry within his own party over his racially charged dismissal of the couple.
Two conventions, two nominees and a whole new culture war
It’s officially Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump for president. But just as notable is the fact that Democrats have now taken over the language of faith and morals from the GOP.
France church attack: Muslims attend Mass
Muslims across France attended Catholic Mass on Sunday in a gesture of solidarity after the murder of a priest.
An After School Satan Club could be coming to your kid’s elementary school
The Satanic Temple is bringing its fight over constitutional separation of church and state to the nation’s schools.
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Islamic State calls slain Muslim American soldier an ‘apostate’
DUBAI — Dabiq, the militant group's online magazine, showed a picture of Army Capt. Humayun Khan's tombstone in Arlington National Cemetery with a caption, "Beware of dying as an apostate."
Pope Francis will await judgment on Cardinal Pell over sex abuse claims
ROME (RNS) Pope Francis said that once Australian judicial authorities complete their investigation of the Vatican's finance chief he will take any necessary action.
Pope condemns ‘wave of terror,’ urges young people to shun indifference
KRAKOW, Poland — 'Once and for all, may we realize that nothing justifies shedding the blood of a brother or sister,' the pope told a gathering of youth.
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Clinton probably won’t court evangelicals. Here’s why she should
(RNS) Politically, she has little to gain and a great deal to lose. But from the standpoint of democratic discourse, the time may be ripe to challenge evangelicals’ loyalty to Republican politicians.
6 unexpected findings about Mormon doubters — and one that’s no surprise
Older Mormons, not younger ones, are more likely to doubt -- and women are just as likely to doubt as men. These are just two of the surprising findings from Pew's study of Mormons, which is heavily weighted toward the experiences of active Latter-day Saints.
Tim LaHaye’s real message
It was about American politics.
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