A deadly shooting in a Texas church that killed 2 parishioners was over in 6 seconds
CNN
Family: Hanukkah stabbing suspect had mental illness history
The Associated Press
Acts of anti-Semitism are on the rise in New York and elsewhere, leaving Jewish community rattled
The Washington Post *
Attorneys for suspected Tree of Life gunman argue death penalty is unconstitutional
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review *
Disgraced West Virginia bishop spent $4.6 million on mansion that sold for only $1.2 million
The Washington Post *
Hundreds of accused clergy left off church’s sex abuse lists
The Associated Press
Latino evangelical voters face a tug of war in the Trump era
Los Angeles Times *
Congress wants to force Trump’s hand on human rights in China and beyond
The New York Times *
Rev. Bud Heckman, interfaith leader, reaches settlement in United Methodist Church sexual harassment case
The Washington Post *
Nevada Guard soldier receives OK to sport Norse pagan beard
The Associated Press
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Prominent Chinese pastor gets nine years in jail for subversion
Reuters
In China’s crackdown on Muslims, children have not been spared
The New York Times *
Saudi security says 2 men shot dead were planning an attack
The Associated Press
Islamic State says it beheaded Christian captives in Nigeria
Reuters
On ‘shoestring budget,’ terrorist group Al Shabab poses deadly threat in Somalia
The New York Times *
Australian Jews decry Israeli health minister’s appointment
The Associated Press
‘A blessed initiative’: Secular Israel rejoices over Sabbath buses
The Guardian
Iraq’s Shiites helped boost the political elite in Baghdad. Now they want to bring it down
The Washington Post *
Mexican police chief arrested in massacre of Mormon family
The New York Times *
Notre Dame rector: Fragile cathedral might not be saved
The Associated Press
Reuters
In China’s crackdown on Muslims, children have not been spared
The New York Times *
Saudi security says 2 men shot dead were planning an attack
The Associated Press
Islamic State says it beheaded Christian captives in Nigeria
Reuters
On ‘shoestring budget,’ terrorist group Al Shabab poses deadly threat in Somalia
The New York Times *
Australian Jews decry Israeli health minister’s appointment
The Associated Press
‘A blessed initiative’: Secular Israel rejoices over Sabbath buses
The Guardian
Iraq’s Shiites helped boost the political elite in Baghdad. Now they want to bring it down
The Washington Post *
Mexican police chief arrested in massacre of Mormon family
The New York Times *
Notre Dame rector: Fragile cathedral might not be saved
The Associated Press
Analysis & Commentary
Joe Biden on restoring the soul of our nation
Religion News Service
Bill Barr thinks America is going to hell
The New York Times *
Jews under attack deserve better than selective outrage
The Atlantic *
10 religious influencers who died in the decade: 2010-2019
Religion News Service
Where will the next decade take religion? Experts predict the future of faith
Religion News Service
Religion News Service
Bill Barr thinks America is going to hell
The New York Times *
Jews under attack deserve better than selective outrage
The Atlantic *
10 religious influencers who died in the decade: 2010-2019
Religion News Service
Where will the next decade take religion? Experts predict the future of faith
Religion News Service
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