Christianity Today, an influential evangelical magazine, says Trump ‘should be removed from office’
The Washington Post *
Trump blasts Christian magazine that called for his removal
The Associated Press
Trump’s hell suggestion outraged some faith leaders, but his evangelical advisers are still defending him
The Washington Post *
Despite whistleblower complaint, experts say IRS backlash to Mormon group unlikely
Religion News Service
‘Two Popes,’ ‘Dark Waters,’ ‘Hidden Life’ — filmmakers are finding religion
Los Angeles Times *
Iowa man sentenced to 16 years for setting LGBTQ flag on fire
The Des Moines Register *
Are megachurches saving Southern religion?
Al.com
A church, its shell companies and the plan to have rapper Flo Rida plug high-end bubbly
McClatchy
Religion & Public Life
December 20, 2019
Daily Religion Headlines
NEW FROM PEW RESEARCH CENTER
Catholic leaders continue to debate whether the church should allow married priests. But what do ordinary Catholics think? Pew Research Center surveys over the years show that in some countries, including in Brazil and the U.S., majorities of Catholics are in favor of allowing priests to marry, according to a new Fact Tank post, which also looks at Catholics’ views toward the ordination of women.
The daily religion newsletter will be taking a break for the Christmas holiday. Production will resume on Monday, Dec. 30.
Catholic leaders continue to debate whether the church should allow married priests. But what do ordinary Catholics think? Pew Research Center surveys over the years show that in some countries, including in Brazil and the U.S., majorities of Catholics are in favor of allowing priests to marry, according to a new Fact Tank post, which also looks at Catholics’ views toward the ordination of women.
The daily religion newsletter will be taking a break for the Christmas holiday. Production will resume on Monday, Dec. 30.
U.S. Headlines
International Headlines
‘Tsunami of cases’: Clergy abuse strains secretive tribunal
The Associated Press
Notre Dame Cathedral to miss first Christmas in centuries
The Associated Press
As Modi pushes Hindu agenda, a secular India fights back
The New York Times *
Pakistani Islamist leader pleads not guilty on terrorism financing charges
Reuters
Malaysia’s Najib swears in a mosque he had no role in model’s murder
Reuters
Maldives arrests three suspected religious extremists on island
The Associated Press
Germany signs ‘historic’ deal to reintroduce military rabbis
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
Notre Dame Cathedral to miss first Christmas in centuries
The Associated Press
As Modi pushes Hindu agenda, a secular India fights back
The New York Times *
Pakistani Islamist leader pleads not guilty on terrorism financing charges
Reuters
Malaysia’s Najib swears in a mosque he had no role in model’s murder
Reuters
Maldives arrests three suspected religious extremists on island
The Associated Press
Germany signs ‘historic’ deal to reintroduce military rabbis
The Associated Press
Analysis & Commentary
Trump should be removed from office
Christianity Today *
How Trump lost an evangelical stalwart
The Atlantic *
The army of prayer warriors fighting Trump’s impeachment
HuffPost
$100 billion? Maybe it’s time for tax-exempt religions, like the LDS Church, to be more transparent
The Salt Lake Tribune *
In California, a Christian megachurch is trying to bring a 2-year-old girl back to life
Slate
This Advent season, I know God accepts me as a gay Catholic. But do other Christians?
USA Today
Religious minorities around the world face an uncertain future: Five essential reads
The Conversation
Christianity Today *
How Trump lost an evangelical stalwart
The Atlantic *
The army of prayer warriors fighting Trump’s impeachment
HuffPost
$100 billion? Maybe it’s time for tax-exempt religions, like the LDS Church, to be more transparent
The Salt Lake Tribune *
In California, a Christian megachurch is trying to bring a 2-year-old girl back to life
Slate
This Advent season, I know God accepts me as a gay Catholic. But do other Christians?
USA Today
Religious minorities around the world face an uncertain future: Five essential reads
The Conversation
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