Pew Research Center

Religion & Public Life

August 14, 2019
Daily Religion Headlines
U.S. Headlines
Flurry of suits emerge as NY opens door to old abuse claims ([link removed])
The Associated Press

The Pennsylvania grand jury report shook the nation and the Vatican. So why didn’t it change laws in the state? ([link removed])
The Washington Post *

A rabbi pleads with AG William Barr: Don’t bring the death penalty to Pittsburgh ([link removed])
Religion News Service

U.S. homeland security chief: Racism is fueling some terrorism ([link removed])
The Associated Press

United Methodist Church scraps plans to host General Conference in the Philippines ([link removed])
Religion News Service

New temple rises in the Salt Lake Valley, but it’s not for the faith you may think ([link removed])
The Salt Lake Tribune *


International Headlines
Saudi woman activist rejects release deal tied to denying torture: family ([link removed])
Reuters

Alleged Christchurch gunman sends letter from prison cell ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Criticism mounts of New Zealand mosque shooting response ([link removed])
Reuters

Archbishop of Canterbury in spotlight over sadistic abuse claims at Christian camps ([link removed])
The Guardian

Melbourne archbishop says prison preferable to complying with child abuse confession law ([link removed])
Australian Associated Press

Mexican church holds gathering amid sex crimes scandal ([link removed])
BBC News

Malaysian ministers say Indian Islamic preacher should be expelled ([link removed])
Reuters

Nigeria’s Shia leader flies to India for medical treatment ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Jordan halts film that refers to historical Jewish presence ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Muslim pilgrims pray in Mecca as hajj winds down without incident ([link removed])
Reuters


Analysis & Commentary
My father called for reform in Saudi Arabia. Now he faces death ([link removed])
The Guardian

Inside locked-down Kashmir, a reporter finds fear and chaos ([link removed])
The Associated Press

Evangelicals view Trump as their protector. Will they stand by him in 2020? ([link removed])
The Washington Post *

The religious hunger of the radical right ([link removed])
The New York Times *

The rise of anti-Semitism on the left ([link removed])
The Washington Post *

Hillsong: A church with rock concerts and 2 million followers ([link removed])
BBC News

Memo to young Mormons: Vaping is not OK, says LDS Church ([link removed])
Religion News Service


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