Law and Religion Headlines
Monday, 27 August 2018
Pope Francis makes plea for forgiveness in Dublin as Ireland trip ends – video
(Reuters, The Guardian)
Pope apologizes for Catholic Church ‘crimes’ in Ireland
(Nicole Winfield and Helena Alves, Religion News Service)
Pope in Ireland vows to end cover-up of clergy sex abuse
(The Associated Press, Religion News Service)
Religion and society in Ireland: Ireland wrestles with Catholicism as the religion plunges in popularity
(Erasmus, The Economist [Erasmus: Religion and public policy])
'Hit-and-run' visit: Irish protesters reject pardon plea from Pope Francis
(Rory Carroll, The Guardian)
Pope's visit to Ireland overshadowed by clerical child abuse scandal – video report
(Monika Cvorak, The Guardian)
Pope begs forgiveness for abuse scandals as Ireland trip ends
(Harriet Sherwood, The Guardian)
Lawsuit demands taxpayer funding for religious schools in Maine
(Nathan Glover, World Religion News)
Mocking religion may land Russian woman in jail
(Gary Nguyen, World Religion News)
Sen. John McCain: Known as a veteran but also a man of quiet faith
(Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service)
China targets rumors, religion in updated party rules
(Reuters)
Rising Hindu nationalism in South Asia: Implications for the United States
(Nikhil Mandalaparthy, The Diplomat)
Pakistan condemns planned anti-Islam cartoon contest
(Associated Press)
Ex-Nuncio accuses Pope Francis of failing to act on McCarrick’s abuse
(Edward Pentin, National Catholic Register)
Ex-nuncio accuses Pope Francis of failing to act on McCarrick's abuse reports
(Edward Pentin, Catholic News Agency)
Letter: Vatican knew about disgraced archbishop’s behavior
(Nicole Winfield, Religion News Service)
What will the pope have to say now that Ireland’s dirty secrets are out?
(Susan McKay, The Guardian)
Sunday, 26 August 2018
Law and religion round-up – 26th August
(Frank Cranmer, Law & Religion UK)
Law and Sentiment
(Max Steinbeis, Verfassungsblog)
Friday, 24 August 2018
Ireland stays faithful to a Catholic education
(Paul Hannon, The Wall Street Journal)
Are Catholic hospitals being deceptive? The New York Times says, 'Yes'
(Julia Duin, GetReligion)
A new prison for the church in China: Sinicisation
(Bernardo Cervellera, Herald Malaysia)
US pressing to end Christian persecution in Pakistan
(Bill Bumpas, One News Now)
Freedom from Religion Foundation wants Sheriff's office to remove 'For God and Country' patches
(Heather Clark, Christian News)
Mothers suffer as hospitals in Boni closed after Shabaab attacks
(Kalume Kazungu, Daily Nation)
Boko Haram still causes chaos despite claims of defeat
(Brinkwire)
Most awaiting justice a decade after India's worst instance of persecution
(Sampad Patnaik, Indian Express)
Turkey attempts to mask increasing persecution
(Claire Evans, Persecution: International Christian Concern)
Surprise: World's most committed Christians are in Africa, Latin America... and the U.S., survey finds
(Michael Foust, Christian Headlines)
World's most committed Christians live in Africa, Latin America – and the US: Pew
(Peter Kenny, Ecumenical News)
Netanyahu wants Baltic leaders' help in changing EU's view of Israel
(Scott Slayton, Christian Headlines)
Abuse survivors criticise pre-Irish visit Papal letter
(Gregg Ryan, Church)
A Gap ad with a girl in a hijab shows how differently the US and France view personal liberty
(Annabelle Timsit, Quartz)
Spanish govt wants to publish inventory of church property
(Bénédicte Galtier, La Croix International)
Religious freedom around the world under siege; Christian persecution is especially acute
(Kevin Clarke, America Magazine)
Amarinder Singh's proposed blasphemy law will embolden religious forces, push India into the dark ages
(Tufail Ahmad, First Post)
Varadkar aiming to "open a new chapter" between Church and State
(Michael Staines, News Talk)
Moscow Patriarchate views Poroshenko's call to end 'Russian church' in Ukraine as attempt to cling to power
(Interfax-Religion)
Poroshenko proposes putting end to existence of 'Russian church' in Ukraine
(Interfax-Religion)
How 'America First' could jump start Iran-Pakistan pipeline project
(Hamed A. Kermani, Al-Monitor: Iran Pulse)
Protestant leader urges change of anti-evangelism law
(Press Service of ROSKhV, Russia Religion News)
Jehovah's Witnesses as scapegoat for Russian war-making
(Ivan Preobrazhensky, Riddle)
Techniques of surveillance against Jehovah's Witnesses
(Novaia Gazeta, Russia Religion News)
US sanctions cause big losses for Iraqi investors in Iran
(Salam Zidane, Al-Monitor: Iraq Pulse)
Central Texas schools using mindfulness and meditation to address stress
(Courtney Schoenemann, News 4 San Antonio)
Russia, US looking for common ground on Syria
(Maxim A. Suchkov, Al-Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East)
Crime-fighting art expert helps bring stolen Buddha statue back to India
(Brigit Katz, Smithsonian.com)
Chicago violence: Rahm Emanuel calls for morals, progressives call for his resignation
(John Stonestreet and G. Shane Morris, The Christian Post)
As intolerance grows, targeted religious groups join forces
(The Center for Public Integrity)
How identity politics can lead to violence
(Jack Howard Burke, National Review)
Yes, Spain should dig Franco up. But it must not bury the horror of his regime
(Giles Tremlett, The Guardian)
Women as priests? Some say it’s time but admit it’s unlikely
(David Crary, Religion News Service)
Chabad’s got a house on Zanzibar — Cote d’Ivoire, too
(Jewish Telegraphic Agency)
Israel’s ultra-Orthodox women win partial victory in fight to run for office
(Michele Chabin, Religion News Service)
Buddhist nun shares art of eating mindfully
(Tracy Simmons, Religion News Service)
To end abortion, don’t ban it. Support families instead
(Katelyn Beaty, Religion News Service)
At World Meeting of Families, Catholic leaders address sex abuse scandal, LGBT inclusion
(Christine A. Scheller, Religion News Service)
Church sends email to Utah Latter-day Saints urging them to vote no on marijuana initiative
(Deseret News Faith)
Dublin highlights: Prison and families, fossil fuels, Barron and Christian unity
(John L. Allen Jr., Crux: Taking the Catholic Pulse)
Shrine politics: When nationalists exploit piety
(Santiago Ramos, Commonweal)
Voices of Faith understand our First Amendment freedoms are interrelated
(Don Byrd, Baptist Joint Committee for Religious Liberty)
Angry Pakistanis torch minority Ahmadi’s place of worship
(Associated Press)
Texas man gets 40 years in prison for church fire
(Associated Press)
Rabbi prohibited from using property as short-term vacation rental under Savannah ordinance
(Diana Neeves, RLUIPA-Defense)
Iowa pharmacy board's refusal to recommend cannabis exception is challenged
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Lawsuit challenges religious discrimination in Washington work-study program
(J. Justin Wilson, Institute for Justice)
Washington's work-study program challenged over non-sectarian employer requirement
(Howard Friedman, Religion Clause)
Religious persecution 'worsening in Asia'
(UCA News)
Amnesty launches writing campaign for release of four Iranian Christians
(World Watch Monitor)
Tens of thousands stand with woman jailed in mosque loudspeaker case
(Sheany, Jakarta Globe)
Time for a big think on Catholicism’s moral authority and culture of dissent
(Richard Ostling, GetReligion)
The Rohingya crisis one year on: Burma's work of healing cannot be postponed any longer
(CSWPress, FoRB in Full (a blog by CSW))
A year later, fractured Rohingya community sees little hope
(Julhas Alam and Rishabh R. Jain, Religion News Service)
Don’t rush the Rohingyas’ return
(Neil Casey, Church Times)
Rohingya refugees still in limbo one year on
(Rebecca Paveley, Church Times)
Rohingya refugees celebrate holiday amid memories of home
(Julhas Alam, Religion News Service)
Four years ago – they came, they kiled, they destroyed – now we must prevent
(Ewelina U.Ochab, Forbes)
Intentional killing is always wrong: The development initiated by Pius XII, made by John Paul II, and repeated by Francis
(John Finnis, Witherspoon Institute: Public Discourse)
Judge may toss ACLU’s suit against religious immigrant programs
(Helen Christophi, Courthouse News Service)
Thursday, 23 August 2018
This Jesuit could have left Syria. Instead he died a martyr
(Weonika Pomierna, Aleteia)
Black pastor debate partnering with Trump on prison reform
(Josh M. Shepherd, Christianity Today)
Many churchgoers want Sunday morning segregated... by politics
(Bob Smietana, Christianity Today)
New lawsuits target states discriminating against religious schools in funding programs
(Samuel Smith, The Christian Post)
Catholics minister to mothers and children in Texas detention centers
(Courtney Grogan, Catholic News Agency)
Seton Hall announces ‘independent review’ of seminary accusations
(Ed Condon, Catholic News Agency)
Plans to replace a Catholic school with a mall appalls Iraqis
(Adnan Abu Zeed, Al-Monitor: Iraq Pulse)
American pastor more excuse than reason for US-Turkey staredown
(Amberin Zaman, Al-Monitor: Turkey Pulse)
Trump deports last-known Nazi collaborator in the U.S.
(Nathan Glover, World Religion News)
Missouri to investigate potential sexual abuse in Catholic church
(Guardian staff and agencies, The Guardian)
Muslim pilgrims perform Eid Al-Adha Hajj rites
(Gary Nguyen, World Religion News)
Pope's letter urges to pray and fast for child sex abuse victims
(Corey Barnett, World Religion News)
A Hebrew-inscribed pocket watch from the Titanic is up for auction
(Nathan Glover, World Religion News)
Where are the most devout Christians in the world?
(Derek Welch, World Religion News)
Denominations repent for Native American land grabs
(Emily McFarlan Miller, Religion News Service)
Police probe sexual misconduct claims against Chinese monk
(The Associated Press, Religion News Service)
School drops archbishop’s name amid sex abuse report fallout
(Marc Levy, Religion News Service)
In ‘gOD-Talk’ discussions, black millennials explore their faith, spirituality
(Adelle M. Banks, Religion News Service)
Potential blockbuster on Supreme Court horizon could reshape church-state doctrine
(Tony Mauro, National Law Journal [5 free articles per month])
Can independents refresh our debates over faith and politics?
(Jacob Lupfer, Religion News Service)
The next frontier for Muslim women: Finding their sovereignty in religion
(Sheema Khan, The Globe and Mail)
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