RNS Morning Report: Mourning temples’ demise on Tisha B’Av, some Jews see parallels to Israel’s democracy

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Mourning temples’ demise on Tisha B’Av, some Jews see parallels to Israel’s democracy

(RNS) — Many American Jews are in mourning not only for the temples, but, they say, for Israeli democracy, which has been badly tarnished.

Emmett Till memorialized in monument that includes Chicago church

(RNS) — ‘At a time when there are those who seek to ban books, bury history, we're making it clear — crystal, crystal clear,’ said President Joe Biden.

Synod raises hopes for long-sought recognition of women in the Catholic Church

(RNS) — Called to examine power structures in the Catholic Church, the Synod on Synodality will grapple in large part with the role of women.

In new book, Russell Moore urges evangelicals to stop lying and come back to Jesus

(RNS) — Once a rising star among Southern Baptists, Moore lost his job after criticizing Donald Trump and standing by abuse survivors.

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Irish Mormons face dwindling numbers, but researcher finds their community inspirational

(RNS) — The struggles of Mormonism in a country where to be Irish is to be Catholic.

The religious evasiveness of GOP presidential candidates

(RNS) — It’s a long-standing tradition.

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In targeting Catholic Charities, Republicans amplify right-wing Catholic fringe

WASHINGTON (RNS) — GOP representatives, who seem to be taking their cues from deeply conservative Catholic groups that vow to "#defund the bishops," plan to cut funding to a DHS program that supports Catholic relief centers at the United States' Southern border.

Yeshiva University adds a master’s program in Jewish studies for Christians

(RNS) — The program comes at a time when many seminaries and graduate schools are courting students of different faiths.

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