RNS Morning Report: Mine can be built on Apache sacred site, Oak Flat, federal appeals court rules

Top Stories Mine can be built on Apache sacred site, Oak Flat, federal appeals court rules (RNS) — The Apache Stronghold coalition said they will appeal to the US Supreme Court.   This Pride Month, Catholic Church shows clear, if subtle, shifts toward LGBTQ welcome VATICAN CITY (RNS) — From welcoming trans women at the Vatican to promoting LGBTQ outreach around the world, some advocates say Pope Francis has created a space for inclusion without fear.   LGBTQ youth of faith retell their stories to inspire others “I want to show that these identities aren’t a contradiction and for younger people to know that there’s hope,” said Hodak, who in addition to Beloved Arise belongs to another group, Jewish Queer Youth.   A study of Jewish LA finds a growing and diverse community LOS ANGELES (RNS) — 'What happens here, and is cutting edge here, will lead the cultural evolution of Jewish life across the country,' said Noah Farkas, chief executive officer of the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles.   Antisemitism monitor lands in Saudi Arabia on first official trip (RNS) — Deborah Lipstadt said she wanted to raise awareness of antisemitism in the Persian Gulf region, which is predominantly Muslim.   Supreme Court sides with coach who sought to pray after game WASHINGTON (AP) — The case forced the justices to wrestle with how to balance the religious and free speech rights of teachers and coaches with the rights of students not to feel pressured into participating in religious practices.   After Roe’s demise, clergy lead faithful in praise, laments (AP) — Views on abortions are not just polarizing within denominations; the divisions span the religious landscape.   Florida judge hears arguments on state’s new abortion law TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Planned Parenthood is among those seeking a temporary emergency injunction to stop the law. A Florida synagogue also sued.   In Lebanon, how to say ‘I do’ sparks fierce debate BEIRUT (AP) — In Lebanon, an on-again, off-again debate over whether such civil marriages may be held inside the country, and for whom, is contentious and mired in religious and political entanglements. RNS Opinion What has the demise of Roe v. Wade cost the Catholic Church? (RNS) — Will Democrats stung by their defeat on abortion now partner with the bishops on a wider pro-life agenda?   Pro-lifer 3.0 to abortion-rights supporters: Let’s talk (RNS) — Let’s put on our big-boy and big-girl boots and have an exchange that matters.   The Martinican bèlè dance – a celebration of land, spirit and liberation (The Conversation) — After years of marginalization, the bèlè dance has been embraced by a growing community who see it as a form of social and spiritual healing. ICYMI JD Hall, Pulpit & Pen founder, ‘disqualified’ from ministry by Montana church (RNS) — In the past, Hall's church, a fundamentalist congregation that opposes critical race theory, had stood behind its controversial pastor.   As Roe falls, religious abortion-rights advocates prepare for next steps (RNS) — 'We vow to keep fighting,' said Jody Rabhan, chief policy officer for the National Council of Jewish Women. 'This is not the end. There are things that we can do.' In Other News A pilgrim’s (rather slow) progress on Sicily’s most recent long-distance trail British Muslim travel agencies in uproar over Saudi hajj changes   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