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Need to know: Tuesday, April 11, 2017
In unusual omission, no Trump-pope meeting planned during Italy G-7
Trump, who Francis suggested was "not Christian" if he wanted a wall on the Mexican border, is due in Sicily on May 26-27 for a meeting of the heads of the world's richest nations.
Faithful storm out of Mass in Italy after priest criticizes Pope Francis
The congregation reportedly shouted “Shame, shame!” at the Rev. Edward Pushparaj when he said the pontiff had only been “bad” for the Catholic Church. The priest has been placed on leave.
New Bishop of Sheffield: It’s an ‘enormous privilege’ to proof-read my wife’s raunchy Church of England novels
He’s a popular evangelical who enjoys checking his wife's unusually graphic Anglican-themed novels.
Endangered Anglican cathedrals prompt Church of England review
The maintenance and repair of these ancient buildings are causing much of the cathedrals’ financial problems.
Exhibit shows how Passover was artistically reinvented through the years
These haggadot – books retelling the Exodus story – run from the 14th to the 21st centuries and showcase the Jewish artistic imagination used in the service of Passover.
Marine Le Pen: France ‘not responsible’ for deporting Jews during Holocaust
The views on France’s past held by the far-right National Front leader and presidential candidate could spill over into this month's election.
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Latest news from RNS
Pope opens free laundromat for homeless
ROME (RNS) Since he became pope four years ago, Francis has made it a personal priority to provide them with showers, housing, medical care and other services to help restore their dignity.
Nonreligious in India face hostility, danger
MUMBAI (RNS) As political Hinduism has strengthened in recent years, liberals have decried increasing intolerance and the shrinking space for dissent.
Pope visit to Egypt to go ahead despite blasts but security big concern
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) - Diplomats and Vatican sources cautioned that the trip could be put in jeopardy or parts of it changed if the security situation worsened.
More views from RNS
Mr. Trump hosts a seder
Too bad he won't be at it.
How feminists have failed Christian women
Championing "women issues" is not the same as championing women, says Allison Trowbridge.
When Don Rickles gets to heaven
“OK, You Who Has More Names Than Frank’s Ex-Wives, I got one thing to say to you, and one thing only,” writes RNS columnist Jeffrey Salkin in a tribute to the comedian who died Thursday.
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