RNS Morning Report: Catholic University protests; Drug abuse in Uganda; Hillsong

Demonstrators call for the resignation of National Catholic School of Social Service dean Will Rainford at Catholic University of America on Oct. 1, 2018, in Washington, D.C. Photo courtesy of Steve McKenna

Need to know: Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Protesters demand resignation of Catholic University professor over Kavanaugh tweets

CUA's president said Dean Will Rainford’s tweet about Julie Swetnick, who accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct, showed “a lack of sensitivity to the victim.”

The true story of a Jewish news agency that peddled fake news to undo Hitler

A subsidiary of the Jewish Telegraphic Agency reportedly tried, in vain, to work with the FBI to plant anti-Nazi stories, and may have collaborated with the KGB.

Uganda’s faith leaders wade into country’s alarming drug crisis

In a nation plagued by alcohol and drug abuse, faith leaders urge the government to partner with the church to raise awareness and treat young addicts.

Hillsong: the evangelical megachurch that helped save Justin Bieber’s soul — and image

How Hillsong Church transformed pop star Justin Bieber from a bad boy into a Christian family man.

Major Hindu temple can’t ban menstruating women, India’s Supreme Court rules

Kerala's Sabarimala Temple will be open to all women, regardless of whether they might be on their period.

Azusa Pacific reverses approval for gay student couples

The school’s much-discussed shift on "romanticized" same-sex relationships hadn't been approved by the board of trustees. Now the wording is back.

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After Senate clash, Kavanaugh nomination an occasion for prayer

Both sides are weighing the stakes of a Supreme Court nomination for their faith communities.

What’s next for Willow Creek?

For decades Willow Creek had been held up as a model for how evangelical Christian megachurches should be run. Now it faces an existential crisis.

Russian Orthodox Church issues warning to Orthodoxy’s leader

MOSCOW (AP) — The Russian Orthodox Church warned Friday that it would sever ties with the leader of the worldwide Orthodox community if he grants autonomy to Ukraine's Orthodox Church.

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Mormons tackle pornography with new website, more sensitive battle strategy

A new Mormon website uses real people and their stories to address pornography, with less of a shaming feel. But there are a couple of areas where the new and improved approach still falls short.

Four challenges for the bishops at synod on young people

(RNS) — Many young people say they are 'spiritual' but not 'religious.' In other words, they are thirsty but don’t like what the church is serving. The clergy needs to listen to the young before speaking to the young.

God and Man at the Kavanaugh hearing

Let's listen to the Jesuits.