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Need to know: Friday, April 7, 2017
Trump breaks precedent by blessing the whole world
After announcing that he’d ordered U.S. missile strikes on a Syrian airfield in response to a chemical weapons attack, President Trump closed his remarks with a common refrain: “God bless America.” But he didn’t stop there. Instead, he went on, adding, “and the entire world.”
Catholics surge in Africa but priest shortages persist in other parts of the globe
Despite a 19 percent increase in the number of Catholics in Africa between 2014 and 2015, the number of priests called to ministry in some parts of the world fell by 6 percent in Europe during the same time.
Majorities of Americans concerned about violence against Jews, Muslims
A new Anti-Defamation League poll shows 66 percent of Muslims said they feel less safe since President Trump’s election.
New data suggest Clinton, not Trump, won Catholic vote
According to an analysis of American National Election Studies data by a political scientist at Georgetown University’s Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate, Catholic voters narrowly went for Democrat Hillary Clinton, 48 percent to 45 percent.
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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Pennsylvania monsignor to plead guilty to embezzling $500,000
(RNS) “He is ashamed and remorseful, and hopes he can someday redeem himself in the eyes of the archdiocese and parishioners,” said his lawyer.
Mormon leader Thomas Monson released from hospital
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) His hospitalization on Monday, a day after the church’s 187th annual General Conference weekend meetings, sparked concern over his health.
Trey Pearson releases first music video since coming out as a gay Christian rock star
In it, a young gay man sings during a church service, then shares a kiss with his partner to applause from the congregation
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Florida prosecutor has strong moral basis for renouncing death penalty (COMMENTARY)
(RNS) Aramis Ayala is leading Florida out of a legal and ethical mess and into a better future.
How feminists have failed Christian women
Championing "women issues" is not the same as championing women, says Allison Trowbridge.
An appeal to the SBC’s Russell Moore
(RNS) You and I are followers of Christ in a deeply polarized nation. Let's have a courageous conversation to pave a way forward together.
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