RNS Morning Report: Canadian megachurch discloses 38 reports of sexual misconduct

Top Stories Canadian megachurch discloses 38 reports of sexual misconduct by 4 pastors (RNS) — Bruxy Cavey isn't the only pastor of The Meeting House to be charged with sexual misconduct. Four pastors at the church he once led have been accused — and two convicted — of sexual crimes.   Pope Francis disrupts tradition while drawing firm lines in new cardinal picks (RNS) — Bishops who head large and powerful archdioceses should not take the red hat for granted.   New book ‘Interpreting Religion’ dares to ask ‘how’ (RNS) — How do religious people make meaning? And how are those meanings transmitted, contested and remade?   #ChurchToo revelations growing, years after movement began (AP) — In recent weeks #ChurchToo has seen an especially intense set of revelations across denominations and ministries.   Report finds 196 clerics abused minors in German diocese BERLIN (AP) — 'The bishops and other officials in the diocesan leadership were in some cases extensively in the know,' about the abuse, co-author Thomas Grossboelting said.   Pope nixes procession but plans Mass for Congolese on July 3 ROME (AP) — Francis has canceled his participation in several events this year due to the strained ligaments in his right knee that have made walking and standing difficult. RNS Opinion There is no one ‘religious view’ on abortion: A scholar explains (The Conversation) — Views on abortion differ not only among major religious traditions, but within each one.   A reckoning on Native boarding schools is long overdue  (RNS) — The more we learn, the more we see gaping holes between our country’s traditional narrative and the realities of how our nation was built and who paid the costs. ICYMI Saddleback Church backs Rick Warren successor despite allegations (RNS) — Questions have been raised about the leadership style of Andy Wood, pastor of Echo Church in San Francisco, days after he was announced as Warren's successor.   Robin Hadaway, SBC presidential candidate, favors balance in handling abuse claims (RNS) — At a forum of candidates for Southern Baptist Convention president, Hadaway spoke of the ‘fine line’ between addressing those who are abused and those being accused. In Other News What supporters of gun rights mean when they talk about ‘evil’ Leah Remini warns against Scientology, Tom Cruise’s ‘charm’ amid ‘Top Gun’ success 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