Why the pope is genuflecting to China

Trump’s National Prayer Breakfast speech infused God-and-country references
THE WASHINGTON POST*
Big Russian delegation anticipated for prayer breakfast in Washington
CNN
Evangelicals, having backed Trump, find White House ‘front door is open’
THE NEW YORK TIMES*
How the National Prayer Breakfast sparked an unusual meeting between Muslims and evangelicals
THE WASHINGTON POST*
Boston police’s social media surveillance unfairly targeted Muslims, ACLU says
THE BOSTON GLOBE*
He’s a Nazi, Republicans warn, but he’s their likely nominee for Congress
THE NEW YORK TIMES*
Airport agents to get training after Native church’s lawsuit
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS*
Maxi dresses, cardigans and hijabs: Essentials in Macy’s new fashion line aimed at Muslim women
THE WASHINGTON POST*
 

International Headlines

The evangelical singer who would be Costa Rica’s president
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bermuda governor approves bill reversing same-sex marriage rights
REUTERS
Vatican to interview Chile victim in person
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pope’s controversial China overture has Cold War precedent
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL*
Australian prime minister to issue national apology for child sexual abuse
NPR
Rohingya say military cut off food in Myanmar
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Danish government proposes ban on full-face veils
AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
Few groups reject abortion-restricted U.S. global health funds
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Analysis & Commentary

Pope Francis’ reputation on sex abuse ‘has gone from bad to worse’
RELIGION NEWS SERVICE
Why the pope is genuflecting to China
THE NEW YORK TIMES*
Hijab protests expose Iran’s core divide
THE NEW YORKER*
The fight for the right to be a Muslim in America
THE GUARDIAN
The last of the pro-life Democrats under fire
FIRST THINGS
 

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