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I’m on vacation! Enjoy the links.

FRESH OFF THE PRESS FROM ME

London elects first Muslim mayor as Europe struggles with Islamophobia

Faith leaders struggle to address gun violence

No hijabs allowed, says South Carolina military college

TOP RELIGION READS

Can pastors make a comeback after scandal?, Religion News Service

Lady Gaga’s Mass pics and posts on faith stir Catholic reaction, Crux

U.S. Catholic Church has spent millions fighting clergy sex abuse accountability, The Guardian

JUST FOR FUN

The seven deadly social networks, The Atlantic