RNS Morning Report: Orthodox church calls people with autism ‘part of our community’

Top Stories Orthodox church in the Hamptons calls people with autism ‘part of our community’ SOUTHAMPTON, N.Y. (RNS) — US Autism Homes provides an extended circle of friends through a private-public partnership involving the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons.   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.'   US, allies push for UN rights body debate on Xinjiang abuses (AP) — Human rights groups have accused China of sweeping a million or more people from Muslim minority groups into detention camps.   Egyptian cleric revered by Muslim Brotherhood dies at 96 DOHA, Qatar (AP) — His critics accused him — and the Brotherhood — of hiding extremism behind moderate rhetoric.   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.   Abortion is a matter of ‘freedom’ for Biden and Democrats (AP) — Organizations supportive of abortion rights say research shows that framing the issue as a matter of freedom is by far the most effective message for voters across all political persuasions.   Jewish pilgrims gather in Ukraine despite the perils of war (AP) — The pilgrims, many traveling from Israel and further afield, converged on the small city of Uman, the burial site of Nachman of Breslov, a respected Hasidic rabbi who died in 1810. RNS Opinion How are Gen Z Mormons doing with mental health? (RNS) — Young Latter-day Saints who struggle with mental health say they depend on strong support from outside their homes.   ‘Traditional’ Jewish American foods keep changing, with cookbooks playing an influential role in how Jews mark Rosh Hashana (The Conversation) — A historian of American Judaism explains how cookbooks across the 20th century have influenced and reflected the shifting tastes of American Jews.   Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne at a time of deep religious divisions and worked to bring tolerance (The Conversation) — Queen Elizabeth II encouraged tolerance in a multifaith United Kingdom. To appreciate the significance of her efforts, it is important to understand the country’s complicated religious history.   Debates about migration have never been simple – just look at the Hebrew Bible (The Conversation) — The Bible is full of stories about migrants. That doesn’t mean it has a simple takeaway message about them.   The Catholic Church is increasingly diverse – and so are its controversies (The Conversation) — The Catholic Church’s membership numbers are growing fastest outside Europe and the Americas, and Catholics’ priorities look very different across the world.   Religion is shaping Brazil’s presidential election – but its evangelicals aren’t the same as America’s (The Conversation) — Trump and Bolsonaro use religion in similar ways, but there are key differences between the two countries’ evangelical communities – and politics. ICYMI Adam Greenway resigns as Southwestern Seminary president (RNS) — In resigning, Greenway said he was unprepared for the enormity of the 'legal and financial realities' facing the seminary.   US Catholic bishops’ report to the Vatican shows a church split by politics (RNS) — The results of discussions ordered by Pope Francis' Synod on Synodality. In Other News Hong Kong’s Cardinal Zen goes on trial over fund defending protesters A small, cruel rally for Doug Mastriano   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