RNS Morning Report: Graffiti artist brings pop message to Assisi's young people

Top Stories Inspired by Pope Francis, graffiti artist brings pop message to young people in Assisi (RNS) — Graffiti artist Mauro Pallotta channels Pope Francis’ ‘irresistibly pop’ energy to challenge society and the economy in his latest art show.   King Charles is interpreting ‘Defender of the Faith’ for a new Britain LONDON (RNS) — Next: how to make the country’s rapidly expanding numbers of nonbelievers feel included   Southern Baptists cut ties with LGBTQ-friendly church (AP) — The committee on Tuesday approved a statement that College Park Baptist Church was not in 'friendly cooperation' due to its 'open affirmation, approval and endorsement of homosexual behavior.'   Gen Z Hindu Americans reckon with faith and politics (RNS) — For Hindu American students looking to practice their faith absolved of politics, there is a distinct lack of places to turn. RNS Opinion Why America needs the shofar (RNS) — How the shofar teaches us to listen, and learn.   Of candidates and climate: The unspoken forces behind the migrants in Martha’s Vineyard (RNS) — Abbott, Ducey, DeSantis and their minions are trafficking human beings.   Hurt by your religious community? Here are 3 ways to cope. (The Conversation) — Therapists and support communities can help work through these challenges. ICYMI Homeland Security appoints a new 25-member security faith advisory council (RNS) — The council, consisting of clergy from Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Sikh faiths, will assist the department in evaluating the effectiveness of security-related programs.   Is Pope Francis’ diplomacy of dialogue failing? (RNS) — In Kazakhstan, Pope Francis could not dialogue with Russia or China, but Vatican experts say the real work happens behind closed doors. In Other News Opinion: No religious person can celebrate the GOP’s abuse of immigrants What you need to know now about religion and abortion   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 at religionnews.com/donate. If you prefer to mail a donation, please address to: Religion News Foundation, PO Box 1808, Columbia, MO 65205. Yes, I support the work you're doing! Forward this email to a friend