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January 26, 2021

 

Daily Religion Headlines

 

A daily roundup of the latest religion headlines from around the web · Subscribe ↗

 

 
 

U.S. headlines

 

In win for Planned Parenthood, U.S. Supreme Court wipes case law supporting Texas pandemic abortion ban from the books
The Texas Tribune

Group of U.S. Catholic bishops urges support for LGBT youth
The Associated Press

As Biden lifts a ban, transgender people get a long-sought chance to enlist
The New York Times *

Vatican clears retired U.S. bishop of multiple abuse claims
The Associated Press

Two brothers describe allegations of abuse by the Rev. Michael Pfleger: ‘I’m not carrying this burden, not one more year’
Chicago Tribune *

Federal court partially OKs California’s COVID-19 limits on indoor worship
Los Angeles Times *
 

 

International headlines

 

UN chief urges global alliance to counter rise of neo-Nazis
The Associated Press

Ugandan Jews not eligible to immigrate to Israel, state informs High Court
Haaretz *

Thailand backs amendment allowing early-stage abortions
Reuters

UN group says Sri Lanka virus cremation rule violates rights
The Associated Press

Rare violin tests Germany’s commitment to atone for its Nazi past
The New York Times *

 

 

Analysis and commentary

 

For evangelicals still clinging to Trumpism, Biden offers an off-ramp. Will they take it?
The Washington Post *

What to know about the Equality Act
First Things *

Biden ended the Muslim travel ban. A much tougher problem persists
The Washington Post *

How highly religious women are redefining feminism
Deseret Magazine

A blessing too good for Jews alone
Tablet
 

 
 

 

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