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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks, John!

Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · 5d

"Before, we might get two or three discerners. But after Pope Leo, I now have 15. It's unbelievable."

@derosejason.bsky.social takes us inside Pope Leo's Augustinian order.

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Pope Leo's religious community is drawing renewed interest. Here's what makes it unique

"Before, we might get two or three discerners. But after Pope Leo, I now have 15. It's unbelievable."

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · 5d

Big news in the Church of England and Anglican Communion ⛪

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Sarah Mullally named first woman Archbishop of Canterbury

Sarah Mullally has been named as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to be chosen to lead the world's 85 million Anglicans.

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NPR @npr.org · 7d

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

Pope Leo XIV says 'inhuman treatment of immigrants' in the U.S. isn't 'pro-life'

Pope Leo XIV weighed in on U.S. politics, saying that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggesting that the country's immigration policy is "inhuman."

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · 7d

#dropthelizard

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To atone this Yom Kippur, you must drop your lizard

(RNS) — The idea of dragging a scaly reptile into holy waters — a ridiculous image paired with a moral imperative — makes one wonder what their lizard might be. And how do you let it go?

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NPR @npr.org · 7d

Today marks the first day in public media’s history without federal funding. And we’re not going anywhere.

Listeners like you keep our mission alive. Protect one of the last places where America comes together to hear itself.

Stand with us today. Donate at this link: n.pr/46wamAj

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · 7d

“Someone who says that ‘I’m against abortion, but I’m in agreement with the inhuman treatment of immigrants in the United States,’ I don’t know if that’s pro-life.” -- Pope Leo XIV apnews.com/article/vati...

Pope intervenes in US abortion debate by raising what it really means to be pro-life

Pope Leo XIV has intervened for the first time in an abortion dispute roiling the U.S. Catholic Church.Leo was asked late Tuesday about plans by Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich to give a lifetime achiev...

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Till Eckert @tilleckert.com · 8d

3/ An agent then appeared to shove people away from the elevator entrance, which led to Elibol falling to the ground, as footage captured by photographer Stephanie Keith shows.

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · 9d

indelible and heartbreaking photo by Katy Kildee of @detroitnews.com

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · 15d

Nope, not real.

Tyler McBrien @tylermcbrien.com · 15d

Apparently there's a service that matches atheists and non-Christians with Christian pet owners to take care of their animals when they get Raptured.

Yes, it's real, and yes, they have merch.

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · 21d

Three-fourths of American Jews say the Trump administration as using antisemitism as an excuse to silence dissent and free speech on college campuses www.npr.org/2025/09/17/n...

Most American Jews say Trump is using antisemitism as an 'excuse' to silence free speech at universities

Most Jewish Americans disapprove of the Trump administration withholding funds from colleges to address anti-Jewish sentiment, according to a new survey.

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 23d

Vance encourages people to call the employers of people who "celebrate Charlie's murder," then says "get involved. Get involved. Get involved."

Cites Stephen Miller's vow to go after orgs that "promote violence and terrorism", and closes by calling on people to "put on the full armor of God."

Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · 23d

In his closing remarks while hosting Charlie Kirk's show for the White House, Vance says "the most important truth Charlie told was" — and then recites Apostles' Creed.

Vance then spends several minutes railing against the left in a speech that, uh, I think is likely gonna get some attention.

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · 23d

The interview, conducted over two sessions in recent weeks and published by the Catholic news site Crux on the his 70th birthday, offer a first glimpse into Leo's personality and priorities www.npr.org/2025/09/15/n...

In first interview, Pope Leo XIV takes on billionaires, polarization and war

Pope Leo XIV reflected on the legacy of Pope Francis and whether he sees himself as more U.S. American or Peruvian.

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Ted Olsen @tedolsen.bsky.social · 24d

You know what's still great about The Washington Post? The religion reporting of @michelleboorstein.bsky.social.

Michelle Boorstein @michelleboorstein.bsky.social · 24d

Will my dog be in heaven? Grieving pet owners are finding more religious and spiritual support.

Americans are reexamining the relationship between humans and the natural world. It’s changing their religious and spiritual beliefs and practices.

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Will my dog be in heaven? Why grieving pet owners turn to religious groups.

Americans are reexamining humans’ relationship to the natural world. It’s changing their spiritual beliefs and practices, including when their pets die.

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · 26d

Apparently Pope Leo met Pharrell this week and rock stars do not have to follow the Vatican dress code

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Jack Jenkins @jackjenkins.me · Sep 7

In case you missed it, I was on @npr.org’s Weekend Edition this morning (and Up First) talking about Pastor Doug Wilson and my reporting from this week’s National Conservatism Conference: www.npr.org/2025/09/07/n...

A DC conference brings together a group of conservative political and religious leaders

Pastor Doug Wilson is in Washington, DC this week to start a new church and spread his vision of a nation run by White Christian men. His views were echoed by other conservatives at a conference in Wa...

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · Sep 4

"We can insist on the reality of the world. To me, that feels like a worthwhile thing, an exciting thing to be doing, and worthy of our listeners’ time.”

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Ira Glass to pubmedia: ‘The time of invention does not need to be over’

It's an “enormously energizing moment to be on the radio and doing journalism,” Glass told attendees at the Public Media Content Conference.

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · Sep 4

That is clearly Jeff Spicoli

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RNS @rns.org · Sep 2

Listen to RNS national reporter @alejacorazonhm.bsky.social on @npr.org's Morning Edition, where she reports on how Catholic officials are stepping up safety measures and calling for increased gun safety laws.
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Catholic leaders call for increased gun safety laws after Minnesota church shooting

After a shooting at a church in Minnesota during a Mass for schoolchildren, Catholic officials are stepping up safety measures and calling for increased gun safety laws.

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RNS @rns.org · Sep 2

Listen to RNS national reporter @jackjenkins.me on @npr.org's All Things Considered, where he reports on some of the measures under consideration after a shooting at a church in Minneapolis on Aug. 27.
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Catholic congregations consider increasing security after Minneapolis shooting

Should churches have active shooter drills or armed ushers? Those are some of the measures under consideration after a shooting at a church in Minneapolis on Aug. 27.

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · Aug 28

happy feast of st. augustine to all who celebrate

St. Augustine and the Pear Tree: A Lasting Story

Of the many Augustinian stories, the Pear Tree story may have the most continued resonance. How is this story still be valuable to Catholics

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · Aug 27

"Our community is rightfully outraged at such horrific acts of violence perpetrated against the vulnerable and innocent. They are far too commonplace." -- Archbishop Bernard Hebda

Hebda added that Pope Leo is praying for families of Annunciation Parish and School

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Statement Regarding Deadly Shooting at Annunciation Church in Minneapolis - Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · Aug 27

Seventeen shooting victims now have been hospitalized in Minneapolis following the shootings at Annunciation Catholic Church.

The children were at Mass when the gunman opened fire. They were praying for the new school year.

NPR @npr.org · Aug 27

JUST IN: At least six children are being treated following a Minneapolis school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School.

At least six children are being treated following a Minneapolis school shooting

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he was "praying for our kids and teachers whose first week of school was marred by this horrific act of violence." The shooting occurred at Annunciation Catholic School.

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · Aug 26

An Episcopal priest founded a Christian psychedelic society after he had a deeply spiritual experience while using psilocybin. Then he was defrocked www.npr.org/transcripts/...

An Episcopal priest who founded a Christian psychedelic society was stripped of his ordination

An Episcopal priest founded a Christian psychedelic society and was later stripped of his ordination -- raising moral, ethical and spiritual questions about psychedelics and spirituality.

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Daniel Burke @burke13.bsky.social · Aug 17

"I don't want to be saved without you," St. Augustine once preached to his congregation.

In Pope Leo's first 100 days, we've heard persistent echoes of the bishop of Hippo, as @derosejason.bsky.social reports www.npr.org/2025/08/16/n...

Taking stock of Pope Leo's first 100 days

It's been 100 days since Pope Leo XIV's election. In that short span, we have learned a lot about his plans and priorities.

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