Friday News Roundup - International
Iraq marks a major moment, Brazil sends its former president to prison and President Trump looks for an alternative agreement -- in Paris.
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Statue Of Scopes Trial Lawyer Sparks Debate In Tennessee
In 1925, the Scopes Trial sparked national debates about creationism and secularism, and put Dayton, Tenn., on the map. Now another debate is happening in Dayton about whether it's appropriate to memorialize the secular side with a statue.
Once A Bustling Black Enclave, East Austin Residents Make A Suburban Exodus
The community "doesn't really exist anymore as it did," one former resident of East Austin said. Even the local pastor, who served for 30 years, says he's been pushed out by rising home prices.
Nonprofit Helps California's Asian-American Farmers Grow Their Business
Traditional Asian greens like crisp daikon roots for pickling are an integral part of Asian-American cultural identity. A nonprofit is helping small farmers meet high demand in Asian enclaves.
Pope Francis Announces New Path To Sainthood
The new category recognizes those who sacrifice their lives for others. The pope announced the pathway on Tuesday, and it is seen as one of the biggest changes to the process in centuries.
European Court Of Human Rights Upholds Belgium's Ban On Full-Face Veils
The 2011 law, which bars wearing clothing that "partially or totally covers the face" in public, had come under fire for allegedly violating Muslim women's rights to privacy and freedom of religion.
Gluten-Free Host A No-Go, Says Pope
The bread used for celebrating the Eucharist must contain some gluten, said the Vatican, but there is still a way for many celiac sufferers to receive the sacrament.
Have Israel's Religious Authorities 'Blacklisted' 160 Rabbis?
Who is a Jew? The latest chapter of this debate reflects the growing schism between Israel's Orthodox religious establishment and rabbis around the world.
'I Was Full Of Rage': Author Rebecca Stott On Growing Up In A Christian Cult
Stott's memoir, In the Days of Rain, is about her childhood in and out of the Exclusive Brethren, a conservative, separatist cult.
'Building A Bridge' Between The Catholic Church And LGBT Community
Father James Martin sees a divide between the institutional Catholic Church and its LGBT parishioners. Scott Simon talks with him about his book Building a Bridge.