Amid furor over his disparaging tweets and comments, they instead maintain public silence or insist that the president’s tactics reflect hard-nosed politics rather than racism.
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Catholic priests in India protest cardinal’s return
India’s Catholic Church, already rocked by allegations that a bishop raped a nun, is facing an uprising by hundreds of priests against one of the country’s four cardinals following his reinstatement by Pope Francis.
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Pope gives West Virginia diocese new leader after scandal
Pope Francis has named Baltimore Auxiliary Bishop Mark Brennan to lead the Wheeling-Charleston diocese after a scandal over the former bishop’s sexual harassment of adults and lavish spending of church money.
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Japan holds religious ritual at imperial palace ahead of Naruhito ceremonies
Shinto priests pray for safe and successful construction of a pair of shrines for the new emperor’s key succession rituals later this year.
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Pope Francis names British-born official as Vatican spokesman
The pontiff appoints Matteo Bruni, who has handled media logistics for papal trips.
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In Texas, Chick-fil-A inspires law to protect religious freedom
The move stems from the city of San Antonio’s decision to exclude Chick-fil-A from an airport concession contact because of the fast-food chain’s ‘legacy of anti-LGBT behavior.’
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Government restrictions on religion increasing worldwide
The Pew Research Center’s 10th annual Report on Global Restrictions on Religion says 52 governments, including those in Russia and China, impose high levels of restrictions on religion, up from 40 governments in 2007.
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Across U.S., clergy mobilize to support vulnerable migrants
The prospect of a nationwide immigration sweep has provided evidence that legions of pastors and rabbis across the country stand ready to help immigrants with offers of sanctuary and other services.
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U.K. Labour Party in turmoil over new anti-Semitism claims
In a BBC program, former staff members of the left-of-center party recounted receiving anti-Semitic abuse and alleged that senior party officials interfered in complaint investigations.
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Fired for his same-sex marriage, gay Catholic schoolteacher is suing Indiana archdiocese
In the years since it has become legal, religious schools have grappled with how to handle faculty and staff who enter into unions recognized by the state but condemned by their institutions.