RNS Morning Report: New dating apps target religious and political niches

Top Stories New dating apps — and ‘in person’ mixers — target religious and political niches (RNS) — Two new niche dating sites are hitting the market, promising that shared values are key to long-lasting relationships.   Moscow patriarch: Russian war dead have their sins forgiven (AP) — The assertion, made on Sunday, ratchets up Moscow Patriarch Kirill's already staunch support for Russia's war on Ukraine.   Her own trauma showed Yolonda Blue Horse how Indigenous Americans can overcome history (RNS) — Discriminated against after the death of her child, the Lakota Sioux leader realized that Native Americans have to stand up and be counted.   Ojibwe author Patty Krawec writes about Indigenous peoples, Christians ‘Becoming Kin’ (RNS) — Patty Krawec on why rethinking — or ‘unforgetting,’ as she calls it — history is important.   Bolsonaro campaign to evangelicals: Brazil’s soul at stake SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — Self-declared evangelicals make up almost a third of Brazil’s population, more than double two decades ago.   LGBTQ-friendly church OK with getting Southern Baptist boot (AP) — 'It’s good when people reject you because they understand clearly who you are,' said the Rev. Michael Usey, the church's lead pastor. RNS Opinion Church’s use of anti-porn ‘shameware’ ignites Christian debates over sex and sin (RNS) — We need to be careful about how we outsource our accountability.   Synod on Synodality had its doubters, but it’s proving to be balm for ‘enduring wounds’ (RNS) — Many wounds reported by laity are inflicted not by individuals but by the institution itself. ICYMI Cuba holds unusual vote on law allowing same-sex marriage (RNS) — The sweeping code also would allow surrogate pregnancies, broader rights for grandparents in regard to grandchildren, protection of the elderly and measures against gender violence.   In hometown of St. Francis of Assisi, pope touts ‘radical criticism’ of capitalism (RNS) — The pope gathered with under-35 adults at the Economy of Francesco meeting to promote a new vision for the 'mainstream economy.' In Other News U.S. Bishops’ Report to Vatican Shows a Catholic Church Split by Politics Religion Aided the Rise of Top Sports Leagues — And Ended Up in Their Shadow   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