The Briefing 09-22-15

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1) Pope's caution in Cuba exposes tension between roles as religious leader and head of state

Pope Takes Cautious Stance in Cuba on Dissidents, Wall Street Journal (Francis X. Rocca)

2) Pope sets pattern of liberalizing Catholicism's effect without formally adjusting teaching

How the Pope Might Renew the Church, New York Times (Francis Quinn)

The Pope’s Marriage Endgame, New York Times (Ross Douthat)

3) Tennnessean schools instruct students on Islam, separating religious facts from beliefs

Islam in schools: What parents should know, USA Today (Melanie Balakit and Jason Gonzales)