RNS Morning Report: ‘Media nuns’ say goodbye to sweet home Chicago

Top Stories ‘Media nuns’ say goodbye to sweet home Chicago after more than 40 years CHICAGO (RNS) — The Chicago book center and convent is one of four locations that the Daughters of St. Paul are closing in the United States as the order reconfigures its presence across the United States and Toronto.   La Luz del Mundo leader, Naasón Joaquín García, faces new lawsuit in Los Angeles (RNS) — From the time they were young children, the plaintiffs 'were routinely coerced' to believe García’s 'wishes and desires were direct orders from God,' according to the complaint.   In Kazakhstan, Pope Francis is expected to appeal for peace in Ukraine (RNS) — The head of the Orthodox Church in Moscow, Patriarch Kirill, will not be attending the interfaith meeting with the pope.   Supreme Court blocks recognition of LGBTQ club at Yeshiva University (RNS) — 'We are pleased with Justice Sotomayor’s ruling which protects our religious liberty and identity as a leading faith-based academic institution,' said Yeshiva University's president.   Arson investigation after fire destroys historic LA church LOS ANGELES (AP) — Authorities are investigating a potential arson after a fire broke out early Sunday morning at the historic Victory Baptist Church in Los Angeles.   Faculty, students sue Christian school over LGBTQ hiring ban (AP) – A group of 16 students, faculty and staff at the Christian Seattle Pacific University sued the leaders of the school's board of trustees for an employment policy barring people in same-sex relationships from full-time jobs. RNS Opinion The leadership lessons of Queen Elizabeth and Christ the King (RNS) — We still long for a powerful leader who shows humility and a commitment to duty and service.   How faith leaders are responding to Jackson’s water crisis (RNS) — 'Churches throughout the city of Jackson across denomination, class and race have engaged in water distributions at their churches or by giving water away in other ways,' said C.J. Rhodes, pastor of Mt. Helm Baptist Church.   We need a louder and broader Jewish voice (RNS) — Craig Taubman is not just a singer. He might actually be a latter-day prophet. ICYMI Suicide is not a sin to be judged (RNS) — Views among believers and faith leaders concerning suicide have evolved to be more sensitive and compassionate.   How a small town in Wisconsin became home to four Dharmic houses of worship (RNS) — The Midwest has offered the South Asian immigrant families what it has offered any immigrant group: Space to call their own. In Other News What happens when you ask thousands of evangelical women about sex The novel that made Karen Armstrong quit her reading group   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