RNS Morning Report: Asian American Christians see more work for the church to stop AAPI hate

Quote of the Day “There’s something within the psyche of our U.S. American society that if Asian women are targeted, there’s not going to be much pushback. There’s not going to be severe consequences from that. And I think part of that is wrapped up into these stereotypes of Asian women as meek, as passive, as unassertive and also both physically and socially powerless.” – The Rev. Michelle Ami Reyes Top Stories Asian American Christians see more work for the church to do to stop AAPI hate (RNS) — 'In some ways, I think we have more to grieve now than we did one year ago after the March 16 Atlanta massacre,' said the Rev. Michelle Ami Reyes, vice president of the Asian American Christian Collaborative.   San Diego Bishop Robert McElroy ‘stunned’ at being named cardinal by Pope Francis (RNS) — News of McElroy’s appointment is being celebrated by the faithful who advocate for LGBTQ people, immigrants and labor rights as well as among those who stand against the politicization of the Eucharist.   ‘Jesus Calling’ tops 40 million sold (RNS) — Author Sarah Young began writing the popular devotional after a difficult counseling case during the Satanic Panic of the 1990s.   Ukrainian Orthodox primate: ‘We are called to stop this evil’ (RNS) — Epiphanius, leader of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, called Patriarch Kirill 'more of a state authority than a religious pastor,' and alleged that Kirill shares responsibility for war crimes with Putin.   Vatican financial trial highlights intrigue and rivalries in the papal court RNS — Former financial official at the Vatican’s Secretariat of State, Fabrizio Tirabassi, was critical of the interference of the Secretariat for the Economy into the finances of his office. RNS Opinion Shavuot: A Jewish holiday of renewing commitment to God (The Conversation) — Shavuot dates back to biblical times, but its meaning has changed over the centuries.   Pope Francis appoints cardinals, setting stage for election of his successor (RNS) — The pope has made the College of Cardinals more Asian and African — and more likely to elect a successor who will follow his policies. ICYMI Chicago church preaches ‘The Gospel according to Dolly Parton’ (RNS) — For the past five weeks, each Sunday’s sermon at Church of the Three Crosses has focused on a different song by Parton.   ELCA presiding bishop requests resignation of first transgender bishop (RNS) — Bishop Megan Rohrer’s removal of a Latino pastor on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe has been criticized by the Asociación de Ministerios Latinos de la ELCA as showing a ‘lack of empathy and understanding toward their Latinx siblings.’ In Other News The man who built his own cathedral The arrow in America’s heart 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