Daily Religion Headlines

At annual meeting, U.S. Catholic bishops debate McCarrick report and whether it proves they need more lay oversight
The Washington Post *

Hate-crime killings set a record in 2019, FBI data reveals
The Washington Post *

Claims of anti-Semitism at University of Illinois prompt federal investigation by Department of Education
Chicago Tribune *

Pompeo meets Orthodox spiritual leader in Istanbul
The Associated Press

How the U.S. military buys location data from ordinary apps
Vice

West Virginia high court deals setback in state’s Catholic church suit
The Associated Press

Court weighs challenge to Colorado discrimination law
The Associated Press

Hillsong announces investigation of NYC church after firing of celebrity pastor Carl Lentz
NBC News
 

After terrorist attacks, France’s leader accuses the English-language media of ‘legitimizing this violence’
The New York Times *

Islamists say Pakistan agrees to French boycott, end protest
Reuters

France insists it’s targeting Islamist extremism. But some foreign observers and French Muslims see a broader agenda
The Washington Post *

Anti-Semitism: Labour ruling body to meet over Jeremy Corbyn suspension
BBC News

Greece: Bishop’s death revives debate on communion safety
The Associated Press

LGBTQ advocates call first Islamic school for transgender students in Bangladesh a ‘positive step,’ but not enough
CBS News

LGBT activists welcome rainbow light show in Poland, say more action needed
Reuters

Polish cardinal accused of sexual abuse dies aged 97
Reuters
 

The history behind the latest LGBTQ rights case at the Supreme Court
The Washington Post *

Supreme Court won’t impose virus protections at Texas prison. What about houses of worship in NY?
USA Today

The real history of the Mennonites and the Holocaust
Tablet

Sudan’s partially answered prayers
Christianity Today *