RNS Morning Report: At top universities, institutes of Catholic thought focus on science and religion

Quote of the Day “My whole world opened up to all these stories of women and understandings of the Scripture and the Bible that weren’t just from a male, Western perspective.” – Cara Quinn Top Stories At top universities, institutes of Catholic thought focus on science and religion (RNS) — A multi-million dollar grant will support a new three-year plan for creating a national network of independent institutes of Catholic thought at US universities.    Cara Quinn wants Christians to get to know the mothers of their faith (RNS) — Her curiosity about the women of the Bible and early Christian history led Quinn to launch a series of icons, then an app and — coming Easter Sunday — a church.   Vatican archbishop to bring Pope Francis’ take on being pro-life to the United States VATICAN CITY (RNS) — The Vatican Czar on life issues, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, is on a mission to bring Pope Francis' pro-life vision to the United States.   With eye to China investment, Taliban now preserve Buddhas MES AYNAK, Afghanistan (AP) — The Taliban’s spectacular reversal illustrates the powerful allure of Afghanistan’s untapped mining sector.   Canada Indigenous tell pope of abuses at residential schools VATICAN CITY (AP) — This week's meetings are part of the Canadian church and government's efforts to respond to Indigenous demands for justice, reconciliation and reparation   Taliban hard-liners turning back the clock in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD (AP) — Since the Taliban seized control of the country, the international community has been concerned they would impose the same strict laws as when they previously ruled Afghanistan. RNS Opinion The World Council of Churches must act with courage and expel Kirill, Russian Orthodox Church (RNS) — Supporters of the effort to oust Kirill from the WCC believe he has disqualified the ecclesial entity he embodies by effectively endorsing Putin's military campaign.   Attacks on religious health care providers keep on coming (RNS) — A regard for the sanctity of life shouldn't count against someone sworn to save lives.   When a rabbinical school closes A requiem for a rabbinical program. Actually, for far more than that. ICYMI The ‘Nap Bishop’ offers rest as a tool of resistance (RNS) — What if you could combat white supremacy and the soul-crushing attributes of capitalism while taking a restorative nap?   Earliest mention of ‘Yahweh’ found in archaeological dump (RNS) — The artifact, less than 1 inch in length and width, and known as a curse tablet, may spur renewed debate on the dating of biblical events, especially those told in the Book of Exodus. In Other News The big idea: do we still need religion? Pope meets with groups requesting apology for indigenous schools Talk to Us We want your feedback on the RNS Morning Report — what you think we're doing right and what we should be doing differently. Send us an email at Comments@ReligionNews.com Subscribe to other RNS Newsletters. Forward this email to a friend. View the archive of past newsletters. Religion News Service is free to read, but it's not free to produce. If you value our reporting, please consider making a donation today. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend