Religion and Values
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PublishedAugust 13, 2020
More U.S. churches sue to challenge COVID-19 restrictions
Churches in California and Minnesota are challenging state pandemic restrictions in court, contending that they are violations of religious liberty.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2020
Catholic schools in Massachusetts hit by wave of permanent closures
Some 140 Catholic schools nationwide have been shut down this year, victims of the coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout.
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PublishedAugust 7, 2020
Jerry Falwell Jr. will take indefinite leave from university after racy social media post
In recent months, Falwell’s behavior has been blasted by his own students, young alumni and Black alumni, but this week white evangelical leaders openly criticized him on social media.
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PublishedJuly 11, 2020
World Council of Churches expresses dismay over Hagia Sophia conversion into mosque
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan formally converted the museum back into a mosque Friday.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Supreme Court says public funding for private education must include religious schools
The court left unresolved the extent to which religious schools may use public funding for explicitly religious activities, such as worship services and religious-education courses.
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PublishedJune 23, 2020
Saudi Arabia limits number of people for annual Hajj
The kingdom's Hajj minister says they're trying to keep the number around 1,000, a devastating blow to the millions of Muslims who intended on making the pilgrimage.
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PublishedJune 2, 2020
Catholic archbishop criticizes Trump’s visit to John Paul II shrine
Similarly, the region's Episcopal bishop and a church rector were outraged that crowds were forcefully removed on Monday to allow Trump to pose for a photo holding up a Bible in front of an Episcopal church.
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PublishedJune 1, 2020
Lewiston Catholic church resumes in-person Mass. Photos show many changes.
More Catholic parishes plan to hold similar services for those who reserve a slot, but the church also is continuing to stream services online and offer some drive-up services.
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PublishedMay 29, 2020
Indoor religious services can resume, but many faith communities will wait
While some Catholic and Baptists churches plan to reopen, many Maine churches, mosques and synagogues plan to wait because of safety concerns.
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PublishedMay 24, 2020
U.S. Muslims try to balance Eid rituals with virus concerns
The Fiqh Council of North America has encouraged Muslims to celebrate at home and gather virtually.
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