Democrats demand Trump administration withdraw religious provider rule
The Hill
Pennsylvania diocese, facing more abuse claims, files for bankruptcy
The New York Times *
Democrats lost white Christians. Can they win them back?
Religion News Service
Liberals hope to finally oust anti-abortion Democrat
Politico
LDS Church publishes new handbook with changes to discipline, transgender policy
The Salt Lake Tribune *
County GOP chair in Indiana offers personal apology to Islamic Association
Kokomo Tribune *
Christian sues U.S. Postal Service over Sunday work shifts
The Associated Press
NFL’s Saints head to court in Catholic Church email dispute
The Associated Press
Fear remains a barrier for minority participation in U.S. census, say faith leaders
Religion News Service
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Abuse victims look to Vatican after UN meetings in Geneva
The Associated Press
Vatican sees intense interest in opening of Pius XII archive
The Associated Press
Inside Hifter’s Libya: A police state with an Islamist twist
The New York Times *
Thai court says anti-abortion laws unconstitutional
Reuters
Jagermeister logo does not offend Christians, Swiss court rules
BBC News
For Napoli fans, the team is a religion and Maradona is god
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Vatican sees intense interest in opening of Pius XII archive
The Associated Press
Inside Hifter’s Libya: A police state with an Islamist twist
The New York Times *
Thai court says anti-abortion laws unconstitutional
Reuters
Jagermeister logo does not offend Christians, Swiss court rules
BBC News
For Napoli fans, the team is a religion and Maradona is god
The Associated Press
Analysis & Commentary
I am Mormon, and I am fighting against Trump
The New York Times *
Many Jewish voters are lukewarm on Bernie Sanders — for now
Vox
Why the Trump administration is right to prioritize international religious liberty
Real Clear Religion
New LDS Handbook softens some stances on sexuality, doubles down on transgender members
Religion News Service
How a white evangelical family could dismantle adoption protections for Native children
Vox
How Hindu supremacists are tearing India apart
The Guardian
The New York Times *
Many Jewish voters are lukewarm on Bernie Sanders — for now
Vox
Why the Trump administration is right to prioritize international religious liberty
Real Clear Religion
New LDS Handbook softens some stances on sexuality, doubles down on transgender members
Religion News Service
How a white evangelical family could dismantle adoption protections for Native children
Vox
How Hindu supremacists are tearing India apart
The Guardian
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