‘Time 100’ ranking includes a few religious mentions

By Adelle M. Banks | 3 hours ago

(RNS) Time magazine came out with its annual “Time 100” list of the most influential people and, no surprise, Pope Francis made the cut.

“He’s electrified the world because he embodies the basic tenets of Catholic social doctrine that also cut across all great faiths,” wrote Vice President Joe Biden, a fellow Catholic, in his brief appreciation.

But what other religion-related leaders are on this year’s list?

Here’s a sampling:



Ibtihaj Muhammad: Fencer extraordinaire

Muhammad will wear her hijab as she represents the U.S. in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. “The sport let her express her athletic talent, and the uniform allowed her to stay true to her faith,” writes U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, D-Minn., the first Muslim elected to Congress.

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