Pew Research Center

Religion & Public Life

June 12, 2020
Daily Religion Headlines
U.S. Headlines
Top general apologizes for appearing in church photo-op with Trump after forceful removal of protesters ([link removed])
CNN

Trump downplays concerns of Pentagon’s top general about church photo, calls it a ‘beautiful picture’ ([link removed])
THE WASHINGTON POST*

Church Militant, a conservative Catholic group supportive of Trump, denounced for video calling black archbishop ‘African Queen’ ([link removed])
RELIGION NEWS SERVICE

More Christians are saying black lives matter. But faith-based support for the police runs deep ([link removed])
DESERET NEWS

The Republican congressman who could get booted for officiating a gay wedding ([link removed])
POLITICO

Alcoholics Anonymous, struggling to reach new members during the shutdown, expects a surge ([link removed])
THE WASHINGTON POST*

As coronavirus restrictions loosen, congregations grapple with including older adults ([link removed])
RELIGION NEWS SERVICE

Through a network of monasteries and churches, Otilia Levi helped Jews hide from Nazis during WWII ([link removed])
THE WASHINGTON POST*


International Headlines
Indian capital’s crematoriums overwhelmed with virus dead ([link removed])
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Famed Thai temple bars foreigners entry over COVID-19 fears ([link removed])
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

France launches Sahel coalition to fight rising jihadi violence ([link removed])
REUTERS

Mining company chief says sorry for sacred caves blast; Australia starts inquiry ([link removed])
REUTERS

Official: Bomb explodes in Kabul mosque, at least four killed ([link removed])
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abortions in England and Wales reach record high ([link removed])
THE GUARDIAN

For gay stars of banned condom ad, no let-up in Poland’s LGBT rights clampdown ([link removed])
REUTERS

Transgender couple in limbo as Hungary bans changes to identity papers ([link removed])
REUTERS


Analysis & Commentary
Mitt Romney and his father both marched for civil rights. But there is a crucial difference ([link removed])
THE WASHINGTON POST*

From civil rights to no nukes: A look at historic protest photos ([link removed])
RELIGION NEWS SERVICE

A big step for religious freedom: A new executive order puts the neglected issue at the heart of U.S. foreign policy ([link removed])
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL*

USCIRF hearing: Applause and alarm for Syria’s fledgling Northeast government ([link removed])
REAL CLEAR RELIGION

India can take lessons from U.S. in our struggle to end casteism ([link removed])
RELIGION NEWS SERVICE


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